Cotton Lumbar Support Cushion from Japan
An ergonomic lumbar cushion with a cotton cover and foam insert for back support on chairs or cars. Falls under HTS 9404.90.10.90 as a stuffed cotton cushion similar to bedding articles. The internal fitting qualifies it for this bedding and furnishings heading.
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
• Classify based on predominant use as furnishing, not medical device to avoid Chapter 90
• Provide invoices specifying cotton cover percentage
• Common pitfall: mislabeling foam as primary material shifts classification