The tariff classification of pillow from China.
Issued November 6, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9404.90.2000
Headings: 9404
Product description
You will be importing a pillow. A picture of the pillow was submitted along with your ruling request. The outer shell of the pillow is made from 100 percent polyester pile fabric. It is stuffed with 100 percent polyester filler. The pillow measures 12 inches square. One side of the pillow features the protruding face of a monkey while the reverse has a protruding backend and tail.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the pillow will be 9404.90.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for mattress supports; articles of bedding and similar furnishing (for example, mattresses, quilts, eiderdowns, cushions, pouffes and pillows) fitted with springs or stuffed or internally fitted with any material or of cellular rubber or plastics, whether or not covered: other: pillows, cushions and similar furnishings: other.
Full text
NY K80171 November 6, 2003 CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TA:349 K80171 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9404.90.2000 Ms. Joanne Balice CBI Distributing Corp. 2400 W. Central Road Hoffman Estates, IL 60195 RE: The tariff classification of pillow from China. Dear Ms. Balice: In your letter dated October 10, 2003 you requested a classification ruling. You will be importing a pillow. A picture of the pillow was submitted along with your ruling request. The outer shell of the pillow is made from 100 percent polyester pile fabric. It is stuffed with 100 percent polyester filler. The pillow measures 12 inches square. One side of the pillow features the protruding face of a monkey while the reverse has a protruding backend and tail. The applicable subheading for the pillow will be 9404.90.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for mattress supports; articles of bedding and similar furnishing (for example, mattresses, quilts, eiderdowns, cushions, pouffes and pillows) fitted with springs or stuffed or internally fitted with any material or of cellular rubber or plastics, whether or not covered: other: pillows, cushions and similar furnishings: other. The duty rate will be 6 percent ad valorem. Presently, the above subheading is not assigned a category designation and items classified therein are not subject to quota or visa requirements. Textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas, which is available at our Web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, the textile and apparel categories may be subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected and should also be verified at the time of shipment. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist John Hansen at 646-733-3043. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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