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Superfine Wool Crocheting Thread 4-Ply from Germany

A 4-ply superfine wool yarn averaging 18 microns fiber diameter, packaged in 50g balls for retail crochet projects like shawls and baby items. Classified under HTS 5109.90.80.00 as retail yarn from fine wool fibers meeting the diameter threshold. Its put-up format distinguishes it from wholesale spools.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Label packages clearly as 'for retail sale' with usage instructions to meet 'put up for retail sale' criterion

• Test fiber diameter independently if supplier docs lack specifics, avoiding misclassification penalties

• Declare exact wool content and clean yield per US notes to facilitate customs clearance