Cooling Gel Fiber Pillow from Japan
Pillow combining gel-infused fiber stuffing with breathable mesh cover for temperature regulation during sleep. HTS 9404.90.96.70 covers other stuffed pillows incorporating minor gel elements within fiber matrix. Gel packets small enough not to trigger Chapter 39 exclusion.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Gel content <10% by weight keeps textile character for Chapter 94
• Include gel packet safety data sheets for hazmat screening
• Temperature retention test reports support cooling claims