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Velvet Stuffed Floor Cushion from Japan

A large, plush velvet-covered cushion filled with polyester batting for meditation or kids' play areas. It qualifies for HTS 9404.90.20.90 as a stuffed similar furnishing, designed for ground placement. Provides soft, portable seating comfort.

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

• Colorfastness testing recommended for velvet to meet U.S. consumer safety standards

• Separate cushions from sets in manifests to avoid furniture set classification

• Declare flame retardant treatments if applied, as they affect chemical declarations