HS Code for Pouf

A pouf is classified under HS code 9404.90, which covers bedding and similar furnishing articles not elsewhere specified. Heading 9404 includes mattress supports and articles of bedding or similar furnishing (for example, mattresses, quilts, eiderdowns, cushions, pouffes, and pillows) fitted with springs or stuffed or internally fitted with any material. Because a pouf is essentially a large, stuffed cushion designed for seating or as a footrest, and lacks a rigid internal frame, it falls under this heading. The classification is determined by the construction of the item; it is a textile or leather shell filled with materials like polystyrene beads, foam, or polyester fiber. This distinguishes it from standard furniture, which typically features a solid wood or metal structure.

Products Included

• Stuffed floor poufs
• Bean bag poufs
• Decorative textile pouffes
• Leather stuffed footstools (without frames)
• Knitted floor cushions

Common Misclassification

Poufs are frequently misclassified under HS code 9401.61 or 9401.71, which cover upholstered seats with wooden or metal frames, respectively. The critical distinction is the presence of a frame. If a pouf has a wooden base or internal support structure, it is classified as furniture under 9401. If it is purely a stuffed article, it remains in 9404.90. Additionally, some may attempt to classify them by their outer material (e.g., Chapter 42 for leather or Chapter 63 for textiles), but heading 9404 is more specific for stuffed furnishing articles.

FAQ

What is the HS code for a pouf?

The HS code for a stuffed pouf without a frame is 9404.90.

Does the material of the pouf change its HS code?

Generally, no. Whether made of leather, cotton, or synthetic fabric, if it is a stuffed furnishing article without a frame, it remains under 9404.90.