9404.90.20.60 - Other fill

This HTS category, 9404.90.20.60, encompasses "Other fill" used in articles of bedding and similar furnishings. It specifically refers to filling materials for items such as pillows, cushions, and other stuffed furnishings, excluding foam fill. This classification is designed for a broad range of stuffing materials that do not fall under the more specific "foam fill" designation.

The distinction from the sibling category, 9404.90.20.30 ("Foam fill"), is crucial. "Foam fill" covers materials derived from synthetic or natural foams, such as polyurethane foam or latex foam. In contrast, "Other fill" here would include natural materials like down, feathers, cotton, wool, or synthetic fibers such as polyester batting, as long as they are not in a foam structure. The key differentiator is the physical form and composition of the filling material.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within this code requires careful consideration of the material's composition and its exclusion from foam-based fills. Examples that would fall here include articles stuffed with a blend of feathers and down, 100% polyester fiberfill, or even shredded natural fibers, provided they are intended for use as stuffing in bedding or cushions. The purpose of the fill material as an integral component of a finished furnishing item remains the primary classification criterion.