Left-Hand Twist Cotton Lockstitch Thread from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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