Product classification
HS code for Pouf: 9404.90
Bedding and similar furnishing articles, n.e.c. in heading no. 9404 (e.g. quilts, eiderdowns, cushions, pouffes and pillows).
Classification of pouf under HS 9404.90
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.
- Covers
- Stuffed floor poufs
- Bean bag poufs
- Decorative textile pouffes
- Leather stuffed footstools (without frames)
- Knitted floor cushions
- Also under 9404.90
- MyPillow
- Casper Pillow
- IKEA GURLI Cushion
- Tempur-Pedic Mattress Topper
- Yogibo Pod X
- Leesa Hybrid Pillow
- Coop Home Goods Original Pillow
Codes often confused with 9404.90
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 940490 (the code used for pouf), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 940490 (the code used for pouf) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 57% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 940490, not only pouf.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $5.4B 57% of world exports
- 2 Poland $461M 4.9% of world exports
- 3 India $396M 4.2% of world exports
World total: $9.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.8B 22% of world imports
- 2 Germany $711M 8.8% of world imports
- 3 Japan $593M 7.4% of world imports
World total: $8.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for pouf
Brazil classifies pouf under NCM 9404.90.00: HS 9404.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about pouf
What is the HS code for Pouf?
The HS code for Pouf is 940490 (Bedding and similar furnishing articles; n.e.c. in heading no. 9404 (e.g. quilts, eiderdowns, cushions, pouffes and pillows)). The HS code for a stuffed pouf without a frame is 9404.90.
How do I classify Pouf for customs?
Pouf is classified under HS code 940490 — Bedding and similar furnishing articles; n.e.c. in heading no. 9404 (e.g. quilts, eiderdowns, cushions, pouffes and pillows). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of pouf (HS 940490)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 940490 (the code used for pouf) in UN Comtrade data were China ($5.4B, 57% of world exports), Poland ($461M) and India ($396M). World exports came to about $9.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of pouf (HS 940490)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 940490 (the code used for pouf) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.8B, 22% of world imports), Germany ($711M) and Japan ($593M). World imports came to about $8.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Pouf the same in all countries?
The base HS code 940490 for Pouf is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for pouf in Brazil?
In Brazil, pouf (HS 940490) is classified under NCM 9404.90.00.