Cotton Bolster Pillow for Bed from Germany
A cylindrical bolster pillow with cotton casing filled with down-alternative fiber, used to support pillows on beds. It is classified in HTS 9404.90.10.90 as a cotton pillow that is internally fitted with stuffing material. This fits the 'similar furnishings' category in the heading.
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
• Document exact stuffing material to distinguish from feather subheadings; hypoallergenic certifications aid customs review
• Ensure removable covers are considered part of the stuffed article
• Pitfall: overstating cotton content leads to audits