U.S. Mattress Imports Shift as Anti-Dumping Duties Target HTS 9404 Goods
8/8/25, 2:09 PM
Global trade flows for mattress supports and bedding (HTS 9404) have shifted following new U.S. duties and rising import scrutiny.
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1. Latest Trade Developments (Past 3 Months)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced a fresh wave of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on mattresses and bedding articles imported under HTS 9404 in April 2024, primarily impacting shipments from Southeast Asia, especially Vietnam and Malaysia. Shipments of mattress supports from China continue to attract some of the highest duty rates since the 2021 investigations, but in recent months there has been a notable uptick in shipments diverted from China to nearby countries to mitigate tariff impacts.
Industry sources also noted an increase in direct-to-consumer import activity, with a 7% quarter-over-quarter rise in U.S. mattress imports reported in May 2024. Simultaneously, importers are leveraging bonded warehouses and duty drawback programs in response to pricing and compliance pressures stemming from the new trade measures.
2. Key Regulatory & Market Developments
On May 15, 2024, the International Trade Commission (ITC) initiated a review of mattress dumping margins, which could lead to further adjustments to anti-dumping rates by late summer 2024.
Several major U.S. bedding retailers adjusted sourcing strategies, shifting procurement to Mexico and Turkey in Q2 2024, seeking duty exemptions under regional trade agreements.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued updated labeling guidelines for imported mattress articles, urging clearer country-of-origin disclosure on bedding products.
3. HTS 9404: Classification & Highlights
HTS Code 9404 covers a wide range of bedding and mattress products:
Mattress supports
Mattresses (of cellular rubber or plastics, or stuffed)
Sleeping bags
Other bedding items (e.g., quilts, comforters, cushions, pillows, and similar furnishings)
Articles classified under HTS 9404 are subject to specific labeling, fire safety, and anti-dumping regulations that may vary by country of origin and material composition.
4. What’s Next for the Bedding Trade?
With ongoing trade enforcement and a rapidly evolving sourcing landscape, importers and exporters of bedding articles must stay alert for new tariff changes and compliance updates, particularly as pending ITC investigations are finalized. Expect further shifts in global supply chains, increased scrutiny on product labeling, and possible changes to duty rates before the end of 2024.
Professionals in the bedding and furniture sectors are advised to closely monitor CBP and ITC channels for real-time updates.
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