Madeira Aero Lock Cotton Thread 5000m from Germany
Madeira Aero Lock is a premium 100% cotton sewing thread on 5000m industrial cones, with cotton content well above 85% by weight. Intended for heavy-duty lockstitching in denim and canvas production, sold in bulk without retail packaging. Meets HTS 5204.11.00.00 criteria for non-retail high-cotton sewing thread.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include technical specs like twist per meter and breaking strength to prove sewing thread function
• Watch for over-declaration of cotton %; CBP audits require precise fiber analysis reports
• For high-volume imports, pre-apply for quota licenses if source country has allocations