Find HS Code and trade information for duvet cover

Duvet Cover

A duvet cover is a protective and decorative cover for a duvet, typically closed with buttons, zippers, hooks, or ties. It serves both practical and aesthetic functions within a bedding set.

Material

Duvet covers are manufactured from a wide range of fabrics, impacting their feel, durability, and price point. Common materials include:

• Cotton: A popular choice due to its breathability, softness, and affordability. Variations include:
  • Egyptian Cotton: Long-staple fibers resulting in a particularly soft and durable cover.
  • Percale Cotton: A tightly woven, crisp, cool fabric.
  • Sateen Cotton: A silky smooth, soft fabric with a slight sheen.
  • Organic Cotton: Grown without pesticides and herbicides.
• Linen: Known for its coolness, strength, and unique texture. Often becomes softer with each wash.
• Silk: A luxurious option, offering a smooth, hypoallergenic, and temperature-regulating surface.
• Polyester: A synthetic fabric that is wrinkle-resistant, durable, and generally more affordable than natural fibers.
• Blends: Combinations of materials (e.g., cotton/polyester) to combine desired properties.
• Microfiber: A very soft, tightly woven synthetic fabric known for its wrinkle resistance and affordability.

Purpose & Function

• Protection: Shields the duvet from dirt, dust, and wear and tear, reducing the frequency of washing the bulky duvet itself.
• Hygiene: Allows for easy removal and washing of the cover, maintaining a cleaner sleep environment.
• Aesthetics: Provides a decorative element to the bed, easily changed to alter the room’s appearance.
• Convenience: Simplifies bed-making as only the cover needs to be changed, rather than the entire duvet.

Usage Scenarios

• Home Bedding: The primary use, found in bedrooms of all types.
• Guest Rooms: Provides a fresh and easily changeable bedding option for visitors.
• Seasonal Changes: Allows for quick adaptation of bedding style and warmth for different seasons.
• Hotels & Rentals: Used extensively for ease of laundering and maintaining a consistent aesthetic.

Common Types & Features

• Single/Twin, Double/Full, Queen, King, California King: Sizes correspond to standard duvet and mattress dimensions.
• Closure Types:
  • Button Closure: Traditional and secure, but can be time-consuming to fasten.
  • Zipper Closure: Convenient and quick, but zippers can sometimes break.
  • Hook and Eye Closure: Provides a secure closure.
  • Tie Closure: Often found on higher-end covers, offering a snug fit.
• Corner Ties/Clips: Secure the duvet inside the cover, preventing shifting.
• Pillow Shams: Often sold as part of a set, matching the duvet cover’s design.
• Reversible Designs: Offer two different patterns or colors for added versatility.
• Quilted Designs: Add texture and visual interest.
• Pattern/Print Variety: Available in a vast range of colors, patterns, and prints, from simple solids to intricate designs.

Duvet Cover Commodity Classification

Duvet covers fall under several potential classifications based on material and specific characteristics, as detailed below.

• 6302213050: This HS code covers Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen: Other bed linen, printed: Of cotton: Containing any embroidery, lace, braid, edging, trimming, piping or applique work: Napped Other. This classification applies to cotton bed linen, specifically duvet covers, that feature printed designs and decorative elements like embroidery, lace, or piping. The total tax rate is 49.4%.
• 6302313020: This HS code covers Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen: Other bed linen: Of cotton: Containing any embroidery, lace, braid, edging, trimming, piping or applique work: Napped Sheets. This classification applies to cotton bed linen, specifically duvet covers (considered as sheets in this context), that feature printed designs and decorative elements like embroidery, lace, or piping. The total tax rate is 49.4%.
• 9404409005: This HS code covers 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: Quilts, bedspreads, eiderdowns and duvets (comforters): Other With outer shell of cotton. This classification applies to duvets (comforters) with a cotton outer shell. The total tax rate is 42.8%.
• 9404409036: This HS code covers 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: Quilts, bedspreads, eiderdowns and duvets (comforters): Other With outer shell of other textile materials: Other. This classification applies to duvets (comforters) with an outer shell made of materials other than cotton. The total tax rate is 42.8%.

Important Note: Regarding HS codes 9404409005 and 9404409036, the classification depends on the material of the outer shell. If the duvet cover is made entirely of cotton, 9404409005 is applicable. If other textile materials are used, 9404409036 should be considered.