TFO 30S/2 Plied Cotton Thread
Two-ply TFO (two-for-one twisted) cotton sewing thread with effective Nm >200, supplied in bulk cones for upholstery and heavy-duty stitching. Classified under HTS 5204.19.00.00 as non-retail cotton sewing thread of higher metric count after accounting for plies.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4.4% | +35.0% | 39.4% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4.4% | +10.0% | 14.4% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 4.4% | +10.0% | 14.4% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4.4% | +10.0% | 14.4% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4.4% | +10.0% | 14.4% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If used for knitting machines
Cotton yarn dyed and put up for knitting separates into Chapter 52 heading 5206, differing by principal end-use from sewing.
If staple fibers exceed 85% and textured
Artificial staple fiber sewing thread heads to 5504; material composition changes chapter from pure cotton.
If effective Nm ≤200 after plying
Plied thread Nm calculation may qualify for 5204.11 if finer, based on total single yarns per US formula.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Calculate Nm for plied yarns by multiplying single yarn Nm by number of strands per US Note, ensuring documentation supports >200 classification
• Label cones clearly as 'industrial sewing thread - not for retail' to prevent CBP disputes over packaging
• Source from quota-eligible countries like India (908,764 kg allocation under 5201 notes) to avoid entry restrictions
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