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Robison-Anton Cotton Rayon Blend Sewing Thread from Japan

This is a retail spool of cotton sewing thread, put up for retail sale. It falls under tariff item 5204.20.00 as cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale, specifically for retail presentation. The thread is of cotton or a cotton-dominant blend, and the retail packaging (spool) qualifies it under this item.

Duty Rate — Japan → Canada

8%

Import Tips

• Ensure the thread is genuinely cotton-dominant; blends may shift classification

• Verify the spool weight does not exceed 1,000 g to avoid reclassification as non-retail

• Declare the fibre composition accurately to the CBSA to avoid penalties