Coats Dual Duty Plus All-Purpose Cotton Sewing Thread
This is a versatile cotton sewing thread packaged in small 200-yard spools for retail sale, suitable for hand and machine sewing on fabrics like cotton and denim. It falls under HTS 5204.20.00.00 as cotton sewing thread explicitly put up for retail sale in consumer-ready packaging. The retail packaging distinguishes it from bulk thread under other subheadings.
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 sold in bulk packaging over 1kg without retail labeling
Bulk cotton sewing thread not put up for retail sale falls under the general subheading for unprocessed cotton thread.
If made from synthetic filaments rather than cotton
Sewing thread of synthetic filaments is classified in Chapter 54, not cotton-specific Chapter 52.
If imported as continuous filament yarn for further thread production
Unprocessed cotton yarn for sewing thread manufacture is under 5205, not finished sewing thread.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify thread is 100% cotton via lab tests or supplier certification to avoid reclassification as synthetic blends
• Ensure retail packaging (e.g
• spools under 1kg) with consumer labeling for fiber content and country of origin
• Watch quota restrictions on cotton inputs; declare accurately to prevent penalties for undervaluation
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