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The tariff classification of a comforter from China
Issued July 15, 2009 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9404.90.8020
Headings: 9404
Product description
The submitted sample is identified as a Child’s Comforter. The outer shell of the comforter is made from 60 percent cotton and 40 percent polyester woven printed fabric. It is stuffed with a polyester fill. Sewn inside the comforter are three self contained light devices (the components are a battery, switch, lights and circuitry). Pressing on each hidden switch will cause the lights to flash for a short period of time.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for comforter will be 9404.90.8020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for mattress supports; articles of bedding and similar furnishing (for example, mattresses, quilts, eiderdowns, cushions, pouffes and pillows) fitted with any material or of cellular rubber or plastics, whether or not covered: other: other: of cotton, not containing any embroidery, lace, braid, edging, trimming, piping exceeding 6.
Full text
N067504 July 15, 2009 CLA-2-94:OT:RR:NC:N3:349 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9404.90.8020 Ms. Suzanne Lagay Kay Franco Manufacturing Co., Inc. 555 Prospect Street Metuchen, NJ 08840-2293 RE: The tariff classification of a comforter from China Dear Ms. Kay: In your letter dated June 25, 2009 you requested a classification ruling. The submitted sample is identified as a Child’s Comforter. The outer shell of the comforter is made from 60 percent cotton and 40 percent polyester woven printed fabric. It is stuffed with a polyester fill. Sewn inside the comforter are three self contained light devices (the components are a battery, switch, lights and circuitry). Pressing on each hidden switch will cause the lights to flash for a short period of time. The applicable subheading for comforter will be 9404.90.8020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for mattress supports; articles of bedding and similar furnishing (for example, mattresses, quilts, eiderdowns, cushions, pouffes and pillows) fitted with any material or of cellular rubber or plastics, whether or not covered: other: other: of cotton, not containing any embroidery, lace, braid, edging, trimming, piping exceeding 6.35 mm or applique work… quilts, eiderdowns, comforters and similar articles. The rate of duty will be 4.4 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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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