Gutermann Top Stitch Cotton Sewing Thread from Germany
Gutermann Top Stitch is a heavy-duty 100% cotton thread in 200-meter retail spools, ideal for topstitching denim jeans and upholstery. Classified under HTS 5204.20.00.00 due to its retail packaging and cotton composition as sewing thread. The consumer-oriented spool size confirms retail sale purpose.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include supplier invoices showing retail packaging specs and cotton purity certificates
• Label packages with care instructions and yarn number if over certain metric counts per Chapter 52 notes
• Avoid mixing with bulk shipments to prevent commingling and reclassification issues at customs