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Madeira Aero Lock Cotton Thread 5000m from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

14.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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