Aurifil Cotton Lapis Sewing Thread from Japan
Aurifil Lapis is mercerized 100% cotton thread in 1300m retail spools for longarm quilting machines and fine sewing. Under HTS 5204.20.00.00 for retail cotton sewing thread, distinguished by consumer packaging. Meets Chapter 52 woven fabric yarn count standards.
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
• Document mercerization process doesn't alter cotton classification per HTS rules
• Separate retail from industrial bulk to avoid higher duties or quota violations
• Test for nm yarn metrics if linear density questioned under US note definitions