Cotton Reading Wedge Cushion from Japan
A wedge-shaped cushion covered in cotton and filled with foam for propping up during reading in bed. Classified under HTS 9404.90.10.90 as a cotton cushion fitted with internal material. It qualifies as a similar stuffed furnishing per heading description.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Emphasize furnishing use over medical to stay in Chapter 94
• Provide density specs for foam fill to verify stuffing
• Common issue: oversized wedges mistaken for mattress supports in 9404.10