Core-Spun Cotton Polyester Sewing Thread from Germany
Core-spun sewing thread with polyester core and cotton sheath (≥85% cotton by weight), Nm >200, in large industrial cones not for retail. HTS 5204.19.00.00 covers such composite cotton-dominant sewing threads in bulk form.
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
• Submit detailed fiber content analysis (cotton ≥85%) per laboratory test to justify cotton heading over man-made fibers
• Avoid consumer-style labeling or small spools, as this triggers 5204.20 retail subheading
• Check for anti-dumping duties on core-spun from specific origins; declare exact construction