Cotton Throw Pillow from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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