Paper Cardboard Spools for Thread

Cylindrical cardboard spools designed to hold sewing thread or yarn, made from wound paperboard and often perforated for easy unwinding. These fall under HTS 4822.90.00.00 as 'other' supports of paperboard similar to bobbins, used in textile industries for winding fibers. They are lightweight and recyclable, distinguishing them from plastic alternatives.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

3917.40.00Higher: 40.3% vs 35%

If made primarily of plastic rather than paperboard

Plastic bobbins or spools are classified under Chapter 39 for plastic tubes, pipes, and similar articles.

4823.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If sold as hardened or coated industrial supports with additional features

Excessively hardened or treated paper supports may fall into other paper articles of heading 4823.

8448.51.10Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If imported as parts of textile winding machines

Machine-specific bobbins imported as integral parts are classified with machinery under Chapter 84.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the supports are primarily paper pulp or paperboard (not exceeding 50% other materials) to avoid reclassification to plastics under Chapter 39

Include mill test certificates confirming paper composition and any perforations for customs valuation