Slubbed Texture Cotton Sewing Thread from China
Slub-effect cotton sewing thread (irregular thick/thin), effective Nm >200, bulk for decorative garment stitching. Under 5204.19.00.00 as non-retail cotton thread despite novelty texture.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Average yarn number ignores slubs per US Note; use continuous measurement method
• Photos and samples helpful for CBP to confirm sewing vs. decorative yarn use
• Avoid 'fashion yarn' labeling that might suggest Chapter 56 classification