Cotton-Covered Foam Bed Pillow from Germany
A standard rectangular bed pillow filled with polyurethane foam and encased in a 100% cotton outer covering, designed for sleeping comfort. It falls under HTS 9404.90.10.30 as a bed pillow with foam fill and cotton cover, per statistical note 6 specifying such bedding articles. The foam provides resilient support without springs.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content exceeds 50% cotton on the outer shell for accurate classification; include lab tests for foam composition
• Declare exact fill weight to avoid undervaluation penalties
• Ensure labeling complies with FTC textile rules