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Bemberg Cupro Sewing Thread 2000m

Bemberg cupro sewing thread is a luxury artificial filament thread made from cuprammonium rayon, used for high-end fashion sewing on lining and silk-like fabrics. It falls under tariff item 5401.20.00 as sewing thread of artificial filaments, offering a silky luster and smooth performance.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited StatesFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5402.45.00Same rate: Free

If the thread is made of synthetic filaments

Synthetic filament sewing thread is classified in heading 54.02.

5404.90.00Same rate: Free

If the thread is a monofilament over 1 mm in cross-section

Section note 1(g) excludes such monofilaments from Section XI.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Ensure the thread is packaged on spools weighing not over 1,000 g

β€’ Provide a certificate of analysis confirming cupro (artificial) filament composition

β€’ Declare the thread as sewing thread, not yarn, to avoid misclassification

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