Silk-Filled Luxury Pillow from Germany
A premium pillow stuffed with 90% pure silk filling and encased in a silk outer shell, designed for ultimate comfort and breathability. It falls under HTS 9404.90.96.23 because it contains over 85% silk by weight in its filling and shell, qualifying as a stuffed bedding article. The silk provides natural temperature regulation ideal for sleep.
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 silk content via lab testing certificates to confirm 85%+ compliance and avoid reclassification
• Include detailed fiber composition labels and country-of-origin documentation for CBP scrutiny
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; silk bedding often triggers higher scrutiny on declared values