Mattress supports; articles of bedding (e.g. mattresses, quilts, eiderdowns, cushions pouffes and pillows), fitted with springs or stuffed, whether or not covered
HS v2022 Code: 9404
About mattress supports; articles of bedding (e.g. mattresses, quilts, eiderdowns, cushions pouffes and pillows), fitted with springs or stuffed, whether or not covered
HS code 9404 covers a diverse range of bedding products, including mattresses, quilts, cushions, and pillows. This industry plays a vital role in the global furniture and home furnishings sector, providing essential components for comfortable and restful sleep. As consumer demand for high-quality, durable, and innovative bedding solutions continues to grow, the 9404 industry has become an increasingly important part of the broader economy.
Production process
The production of 9404 items typically involves a combination of traditional and modern manufacturing techniques. Mattresses, for example, are often constructed by layering various materials such as foam, springs, and fabrics, which are then compressed and encased in a protective cover. Quilts and other textile-based bedding products may be created through intricate stitching, quilting, and embroidery processes, while cushions and pillows are often filled with materials like down, feathers, or synthetic fibers.
Production inputs
The 9404 industry relies on a range of raw materials, including textiles (such as cotton, polyester, and wool), foam, springs, and various fastening and finishing components. Specialized machinery, such as sewing machines, quilting frames, and foam-cutting equipment, is also essential for the production of these items. Additionally, the industry requires skilled labor to design, assemble, and quality-check the final products.
Production outputs
The primary outputs of the 9404 industry are the various bedding products, including 9404 (Mattress supports; articles of bedding (e.g. mattresses, quilts, eiderdowns, cushions pouffes and pillows), fitted with springs or stuffed, whether or not covered). These items are then consumed by a wide range of industries, including 9403 Furniture; other than seats and parts thereof, 6301 Blankets and travelling rugs, and the broader 9401 (Seats (other than those of heading 9402), whether or not convertible into beds, and parts thereof) industry.
Family tree for mattress supports; articles of bedding (e.g. mattresses, quilts, eiderdowns, cushions pouffes and pillows), fitted with springs or stuffed, whether or not covered
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A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/94'>94: Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9404'>9404: Mattress supports; articles of bedding (e.g. mattresses, quilts, eiderdowns, cushions pouffes and pillows), fitted with springs or stuffed, whether or not covered</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9401'>9401: Seats (not those of heading no. 9402), whether or not convertible into beds and parts thereof</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9402'>9402: Furniture; medical, surgical, dental or veterinary (e.g. operating tables, hospital beds, dentists' chairs) barbers' chairs; parts</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9403'>9403: Furniture and parts thereof, n.e.c. in chapter 94</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9405'>9405: Luminaires and light fittings; including searchlights, spotlights and parts thereof, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, name-plates and the like, having permanently fixed light source and parts thereof n.e.c. or included</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9406'>9406: Buildings; prefabricated</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940410'>940410: Mattress supports</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940421'>940421: Mattresses; of cellular rubber or plastics, whether or not covered</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940429'>940429: Mattresses; of other materials, not cellular rubber or plastics</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940430'>940430: Sleeping bags</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940440'>940440: Quilts, bedspreads, eiderdowns and duvets (comforters)</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940490'>940490: Bedding and similar furnishing articles; n.e.c. in heading no. 9404 (e.g. quilts, eiderdowns, cushions, pouffes and pillows)</a>"]
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