Mettler Cordonnet Cotton Machine Thread from Japan
Mettler Cordonnet heavy-duty cotton thread for industrial sergers and overlock machines, 100% cotton over 85% by weight. Large bulk cones without consumer packaging for apparel assembly lines. HTS 5204.11.00.00 for high-cotton, non-retail sewing thread.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure thread meets 'sewing thread' definition by demonstrating multiple plies and twist for stitching
• Avoid pitfalls with dyed threads; confirm color doesn't affect cotton % via extraction tests
• Track seasonal quotas (Aug-Sep cycles) for staple cotton sources in entry filings