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Kapok-Filled Mattress

Full mattress stuffed with kapok fiber from ceiba tree pods, known for lightweight loft and hypoallergenic properties. This qualifies under HTS 9404.29.90 as a mattress of other materials, since kapok is a vegetable fiber not covered by cotton, wool, or man-made headings. Features quilted cotton encasement.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina6%+37.5%43.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico6%+10.0%16%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada6%+60.0%66%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9404.29Same rate: 43.5%

If blended primarily with cotton

Cotton as chief stuffing material dictates the cotton mattress subheading.

9404.90Lower: 19.8% vs 43.5%

If constructed as a thin pillow-top only

Non-mattress bedding like thick pillows or cushions fall under other bedding articles.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code โ€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Provide fiber content lab tests proving kapok predominance; comply with CPSC flammability

โ€ข Pitfall: mislabeling as cotton leads to wrong subheading