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Left-Hand Twist Cotton Lockstitch Thread from Mexico

This is a Z-twist (left-hand) cotton sewing thread with a 45S metric number exceeding 200, supplied on cones for overlock machines in knitwear factories. It is classified under tariff item 5204.19.00 as cotton sewing thread not put up for retail sale. The twist direction is a characteristic of sewing thread, and the non-retail packaging confirms classification.

Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada

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Import Tips

• Confirm the Z twist and metric number (45S) in your documentation

• Ensure the thread is not put up for retail sale

• The twist direction is a normal characteristic of sewing thread and does not affect classification