TFO 30S/2 Plied Cotton Thread from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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