Coats Sylko Bulk Cotton Thread Cone from China

Coats Sylko sewing thread in large industrial cones, composed of 100% long-staple cotton exceeding 85% by weight. Supplied in bulk for high-speed sewing machines in apparel production, without any retail presentation. Classified under HTS 5204.11.00.00 for high-cotton content sewing thread not for retail sale.

Duty Rate — China → United States

39.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Document yarn number (nm) per US notes if disputed; use formulas for average yarn count in tariff classification

Avoid common pitfall of mixed lots with lower cotton %; segregate shipments for accurate entry

Obtain origin certificates to bypass WTO-nonmember quota restrictions on raw cotton components