Gutermann Topstitch Cotton Thread Cone
Gutermann Topstitch cotton thread in large cones for industrial topstitching, featuring 100% cotton fibers over 85% by weight. Used in heavy fabric sewing like jeans and leather goods, packaged strictly for factory bulk use. HTS 5204.11.00.00 applies to this non-retail, high-cotton sewing thread.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4.4% | +35.0% | 39.4% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4.4% | +10.0% | 14.4% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 4.4% | +10.0% | 14.4% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4.4% | +10.0% | 14.4% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4.4% | +10.0% | 14.4% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unbleached single yarn component
Single unprocessed cotton yarns before plying classify under heading 5205 as raw yarn.
If 85%+ cotton but multiple (folded) yarns
Specific yarn construction types like multiple folded shift within 5204.19 subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label cones clearly as 'industrial use only' to prevent retail misclassification during customs exam
• Pair with NAFTA/USMCA certs if from Mexico to avoid quantitative limits entirely
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