Pillows, cushions and stuffed bedding from India
India exported $384 million of pillows, cushions and stuffed bedding (HS 9404.90) in FY2025-26, down 5.0% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 14.4% to 17.3% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 16.9% to 26% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 14.4%China 16.9%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $384MDown 5.0% on last year
- HS code
- 9404.90Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 2.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 4 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9404.90.10 | Pillows, cushions and similar furnishings: Of cotton (369) | 5.3% | 15.3% | 25.3% |
| 9404.90.20 | Pillows, cushions and similar furnishings: Other | 6% | 16% | 26% |
| 9404.90.81.00 | Other: Of cotton, not containing any embroidery, lace, braid, edging, trimming, piping exceeding 6.35 mm or applique work (369) | 4.4% | 14.4% | 16.9% |
| 9404.90.96 | Other: Other | 7.3% | 17.3% | 19.8% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of pillows, cushions and stuffed bedding
India's exports to all countries under HS 9404.90, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 9404.90 is 3.7%, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 1.9% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on pillows, cushions and stuffed bedding from India?
14.4% to 17.3% on the 4 US tariff lines under HS 9404.90, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 16.9% to 26%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for pillows, cushions and stuffed bedding?
9404.90, under heading 9404 (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). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export pillows, cushions and stuffed bedding?
Yes. India exported $384 million under HS 9404.90 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.