Left-Hand Twist Cotton Lockstitch Thread from Germany
Z-twist (left-hand) cotton sewing thread 45S Nm >200, cones for overlock machines in knitwear factories. HTS 5204.19.00.00 for specialty twist non-retail 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
• Specify twist direction (Z/S) in specs as it affects machine compatibility but not HTS
• Large cone weights (>2kg) evidence non-retail status
• Pair with machine import if applicable for end-use rulings