Gutermann Top Stitch Cotton Sewing Thread from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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