Quilts, bedspreads, eiderdowns and duvets (comforters)

HS v2022 Code: 940440

About quilts, bedspreads, eiderdowns and duvets (comforters)

HS code 940440 covers a diverse range of bedding products, including quilts, bedspreads, eiderdowns, and duvets (also known as comforters). These items are essential components of the global textile and home furnishings industry, catering to the needs of both residential and commercial markets. The production and trade of these products play a significant role in the broader economy, contributing to employment, international commerce, and consumer well-being.

Production process

The production of quilts, bedspreads, eiderdowns, and duvets typically involves a combination of traditional and modern techniques. Quilting, a process of stitching layers of fabric together with batting in between, is a common method used to create these items. Manufacturers may also utilize advanced technologies, such as automated quilting machines, to streamline the production process. The filling materials, which can include down, synthetic fibers, or natural fibers, are carefully selected and inserted into the fabric covers to provide warmth and comfort.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 940440 items include a variety of fabrics, such as cotton, polyester, or blended textiles, as well as filling materials like down, feathers, or synthetic fibers. Manufacturers also rely on sewing machines, quilting equipment, and other specialized machinery to assemble the final products. Additionally, the industry requires a skilled workforce capable of executing the intricate design and construction processes involved in creating these bedding items.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 940440 are the finished quilts, bedspreads, eiderdowns, and duvets (comforters) themselves. These products are then distributed and sold to various consumer and commercial markets, including 940430 Sleeping bags, 940490 Other bedding and similar furnishing, and 630210 Bed linen, knitted or crocheted. The bedding items covered under this code are essential components of the broader home furnishings and textile industries, contributing to the overall comfort and well-being of individuals and households worldwide.

Revisions to 940440

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 940440. The most recent 1 version of this code (940440) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 940440.

Family tree for quilts, bedspreads, eiderdowns and duvets (comforters)

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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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940440'>940440: Quilts, bedspreads, eiderdowns and duvets (comforters)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940410'>940410: Mattress supports</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940421'>940421: Mattresses; of cellular rubber or plastics, whether or not covered</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940429'>940429: Mattresses; of other materials, not cellular rubber or plastics</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940430'>940430: Sleeping bags</a>"]
B --> H["<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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