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%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
• 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