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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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