Goose Down Duvet Insert from Germany
A fluffy duvet insert filled with premium goose down and encased in a breathable cotton shell, designed for use inside a duvet cover to provide insulation and comfort during sleep. It falls under HTS 9404.40.90 as a stuffed eiderdown or comforter (duvet) that is internally fitted with down feathers, qualifying as bedding even without springs. This classification applies to quilted or stuffed articles intended for beds.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fill power and material origin documentation to comply with US customs fiber content rules; ensure labeling meets FTC standards for down products to avoid penalties
• Watch for misclassification as pillows if not marketed as bed-specific