HS code for pillow cover
The U.S. HS code for a pillow cover is usually 6304.93.00.00 (polyester), with a 9.3% general duty and an estimated total of 21.8% from China and 21.8% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 46.8% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyester | 6304.93.00.00 | 9.3% | 21.8% |
| Cotton | 6304.92.00.00 | 6.3% | 18.8% |
- 6304.93.00.00: Not knitted or crocheted, of synthetic fibers (666)
- 6304.92.00.00: Not knitted or crocheted, of cotton (369)
What decides the code
A pillow cover is a furnishing article of heading 6304, classified by fiber content as 6304.93.00.00 for polyester or 6304.92.00.00 for cotton.
- Fiber content decides the line. Polyester covers go to 6304.93.00.00 and cotton covers go to 6304.92.00.00.
- Construction matters. These lines cover articles not knitted or crocheted, so a knit cover would fall outside them.
- The cover is a furnishing article other than a mattress support or pillow body, so heading 6304 applies rather than heading 9404.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a pillow cover in heading 9404 is wrong. That heading covers mattress supports and articles of bedding with stuffing, not a separate cover.
- Classifying a cotton pillow cover under 6304.93.00.00 is wrong. That line is for synthetic fibers, and cotton takes 6304.92.00.00.
- Classifying a knit pillow cover under these lines is wrong. Both lines are limited to articles not knitted or crocheted.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 21.8% = 9.3% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 46.8%.
- Vietnam
- 21.8% = 9.3% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 6304.93.00.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Polyester
- CN 6304 93 00, 12%
- Cotton
- CN 6304 92 00, 12%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a pillow cover?
The U.S. HTS code for a pillow cover is usually 6304.93.00.00 (polyester). Other versions use 6304.92.00.00 for cotton. The first six digits, 6304.93, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a pillow cover from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 6304.93.00.00 is 9.3%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 21.8% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 21.8%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.