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Gutterman Cotton Sewing Thread 1000m Spool

High-quality sewing thread made from 100% cotton, containing over 85% cotton by weight, wound on large 1000m spools for industrial use. Not packaged for retail sale, it's designed for bulk use in garment factories and upholstery workshops. Falls under HTS 5204.11.00.00 as cotton sewing thread not put up for retail sale with 85% or more cotton content.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.4%+35.0%39.4%
🇲🇽Mexico4.4%+10.0%14.4%
🇨🇦Canada4.4%+10.0%14.4%
🇩🇪Germany4.4%+10.0%14.4%
🇯🇵Japan4.4%+10.0%14.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

5204.19.00.00Same rate: 39.4%

If cotton content under 85% by weight

Threads with less than 85% cotton fall into mixed fiber categories under the same not-for-retail heading.

5205.31.00Higher: 40.8% vs 39.4%

If single yarn, not plied or twisted for sewing

Unprocessed single cotton yarns for weaving are classified in heading 5205, not as finished sewing thread.

5204Same rate: 39.4%

If put up in small retail packs under 3kg

Retail-packaged cotton sewing thread shifts to subheading 5204.21 regardless of cotton percentage.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify cotton content exceeds 85% by weight via lab testing; provide mill certificates to avoid reclassification

• Ensure no retail packaging like consumer labels or small cards; bulk spools only to qualify under this subheading

• Check for cotton import quotas if from restricted countries; use licensed customs brokers for quota tracking

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