HS Code for Memory Foam Pillow / Orthopedic Bed Pillow: 9404.90.20

The HS code for memory foam pillow / orthopedic bed pillow is 9404.90.20. Import duty rates: EU 3.7%, US 6%, UK 3.7%. Rates verified April 2026 against USITC HTS.

Articles of bedding and similar furnishing fitted with springs or stuffed or internally fitted with any material or of cellular rubber or plastics — pillows and cushions

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HS Code

9404 — Mattress supports; articles of bedding and similar furnishing

🇪🇺 EU

3.7%

EU TARIC

🇺🇸 US

6%

USITC HTS

🇬🇧 UK

3.7%

UK Global Tariff

Classification Context

Chapter

Chapter 94 — Furniture; bedding, mattresses; lamps and lighting fittings

Heading

9404 — Mattress supports; articles of bedding and similar furnishing

Applicable Rule

GRI 1 — pillows and cushions filled with memory foam, polyurethane foam, down, feathers, or polyester fibre are classified under 9404.90; the distinction from 9404.21 (mattresses) is product type, not filling

Prior Rulings

EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)

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US — CBP CROSS Ruling Database

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UK — HMRC Trade Tariff

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Classification Notes

Bed pillows filled with memory foam (shredded or moulded block), latex foam, polyurethane foam, gel-infused foam, buckwheat hulls, down, feathers, or polyester microfibre are all classified under 9404.90. Brands: Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Cloud / TEMPUR-Neck, Coop Home Goods Eden / Original, Purple Harmony, Casper Original Pillow, Pillow Cube, Ecosa, Layla Kapok, MyPillow, Saatva Latex, Nectar Pillow. Contour / orthopedic pillows with shaped memory foam for cervical support are 9404.90. Travel pillows (neck pillows) are 9404.90. Throw pillows and decorative cushions for sofas are also 9404.90 — same heading regardless of intended location. Seat cushions, chair cushions, garden cushions, and outdoor lounger pads are 9404.90. Wheelchair cushions for pressure-sore prevention (ROHO, Jay, Invacare Matrx) may be 9404.90 or 9021.10 (orthopaedic appliances) depending on medical classification. Maternity / pregnancy support pillows (C-shape, U-shape, full body) are 9404.90. Pet beds are 9404.90 (dog beds, cat beds) — the pet destination does not split classification. Pillowcases sold separately are 6302.21-6302.29 (bed linen). Pillow inserts vs pillow forms: both are 9404.90. Goose down pillows are 9404.90 — NOT 0505 (feathers and down) because the finished pillow is a bedding article. Hypoallergenic synthetic down-alternative pillows are 9404.90. Dorm-size and king-size pillows share the same heading. Heated electric pillows may shift to 6301.10 (electric blankets) or stay 9404.90 with the heating element as ancillary — classification by essential character.

MFN Duty Rates by Market

European Union

9404.90.20

3.7%

EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states

United States

9404.90.20

6%

US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods

United Kingdom

9404.90.20

3.7%

UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN

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Official Sources & References

Disclaimer: Duty rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates sourced from live tariff database and verified April 2026. Actual duties may differ based on country of origin, applicable trade agreements (e.g. GSP, CETA, UK-EU TCA), anti-dumping measures, or changes to tariff schedules. Always verify with the official tariff database of the importing country before making customs declarations.

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