Polyester-Filled Throw Pillow from Germany
A decorative throw pillow with an outer shell made of 100% polyester man-made fibers, stuffed with polyester fiberfill for plush comfort. It falls under HTS 9404.90.96.22 as a stuffed article of bedding with a man-made fiber outer shell, designed for furnishing sofas or beds. Not a pneumatic cushion excluded under chapter note (a).
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 outer shell fiber content exceeds 666g/m² threshold via lab testing to confirm 9404.90.96.22 classification
• Include detailed stuffing material declaration; polyester fill is common but must match invoice descriptions
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as 'cellular rubber' if no foam core, preventing reclassification to other subheadings