Buckwheat Hull Neck Pillow from Japan
Ergonomic pillow filled with natural buckwheat hulls in a cotton zippered case for adjustable support. HTS 9404.90.96 includes stuffed pillows with organic fillings as bedding articles. Promotes spinal alignment for sleep or meditation.
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
• Provide phytosanitary certificates for organic hulls to clear USDA inspections
• Test for allergen content; label warnings prevent liability
• Separate hulls from shells in documentation to avoid Chapter 23 feed classification