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Plastic Sewing Thread Bobbin from China

A cylindrical plastic bobbin designed to hold sewing thread for use in home sewing machines and industrial sewing operations. It falls under HTS 3923.40.00 as a bobbin, which is a similar support specifically used for winding and dispensing thread. Made from high-impact polystyrene to withstand repeated use without deformation.

Duty Rate — China → United States

42.8%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Verify the plastic material composition meets Chapter 39 polymer definitions to avoid misclassification into other plastic articles

Include detailed product specs and end-use documentation to distinguish from packaging bobbins under 3923.10

Check for any metal inserts, as those may require classification as composite goods under different headings