Gassed 60S Cotton Shirting Thread from Japan
Gassed (hair-removed) 60S pure cotton sewing thread >200 Nm, large industrial cones for high-end shirt production. HTS 5204.19.00.00 applies to such fine non-retail cotton sewing threads.
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
• Include gassing process details but emphasize sewing end-use in entry docs
• Test yarn number post-processing per US Note formulas (BYT/1,000 method recommended)
• Bundle with fabric invoices if imported as mill set to streamline clearance