Coats Sylko Bulk Cotton Thread Cone from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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