Cotton Duvet Insert from Japan
A plain cotton-filled duvet insert stuffed with polyester fiberfill, designed to fit inside a duvet cover for warmth and comfort. It falls under HTS 9404.40.10.00 as a quilt, eiderdown or duvet of cotton without any embroidery, lace, braid, edging over 6.35 mm, trimming, piping or applique work. The simple cotton outer shell ensures classification in this subheading for plain bedding articles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify cotton content exceeds 50% by weight and confirm no prohibited trims via lab testing to avoid reclassification
• Include detailed stuffing material declaration on commercial invoice; polyester fill is common but must be specified
• Watch for inadvertent applique-like stitching that could push into higher-duty embroidered subheadings