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
14.4%
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
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