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Cotton Polyester Blend Pouffe Ottoman Cushion from Germany

A floor pouffe cushion stuffed with cotton and polyester fibers, covered in durable cotton fabric for use as a footstool or extra seating. It qualifies for HTS 9404.90.10 as a cotton pouffe, a similar stuffed furnishing despite floor use exception in notes. Provides versatile home seating.

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

• Test fiber blend ratios; if cotton <35%, may shift to man-made fiber subheadings with different rates

• Photograph products pre-shipment to prove 'stuffed' status against flat fabric claims

• Declare as 'bedding article' not furniture to avoid 9403 misrouting for other furniture