Cotton Shell Polyester Fiberfill Pillow

A standard bed pillow with a 100% cotton outer shell stuffed with polyester fiberfill, designed for sleeping comfort. It falls under HTS 9404.90.96.36 as an article of bedding fitted with stuffing material and featuring an outer shell of other textile materials like cotton. Not a pneumatic pillow or toy, it meets Chapter 94 criteria for bedding.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.3%+10.0%17.3%
🇲🇽Mexico7.3%+10.0%17.3%
🇨🇦Canada7.3%+10.0%17.3%
🇩🇪Germany7.3%+10.0%17.3%
🇯🇵Japan7.3%+10.0%17.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9404.90Same rate: 17.3%

If outer shell is man-made fibers like polyester

Man-made textile shells classify under separate subheading within 9404.90, changing from 'other textile materials'.

6302.31Lower: 16.7% vs 17.3%

If sold as a quilt or comforter set without internal fittings

Unstuffed or non-bedding textiles like bedspreads fall under Chapter 63 for household linen.

3924.10Lower: 13.4% vs 17.3%

If primarily cellular plastic/foam construction

Cellular rubber or plastics pillows without significant textile shell go to Chapter 39 plastics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fiber content exceeds 70% cotton for accurate labeling; provide stuffing material certificates to avoid misclassification as foam

Watch for spring inclusions which shift to other subheadings

Declare exact textile composition on entry docs

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