Cotton Shell Polyester Fiberfill Pillow from Germany
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.
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 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