Cotton Throw Pillow from Germany
A soft decorative pillow stuffed with polyester fiberfill and covered in plain 100% cotton fabric, designed for sofas or beds. It falls under HTS 9404.90.81.00 as a stuffed bedding article of cotton without any prohibited embroidery, lace, or excessive trimmings. The simple sewn cover ensures compliance with the heading's material and design restrictions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify cotton content exceeds 50% and document fiber analysis to avoid reclassification under synthetic headings
• Inspect for any trim exceeding 6.35mm width, as this disqualifies from 9404.90.81.00 and shifts to higher-duty subheadings
• Provide stuffing material certificates; common pitfall is mislabeling polyester fill as exempt when origin rules apply