Madeira Cotton Burmilana Crewel Thread from Japan
Madeira Burmilana 3-ply cotton knitting/crewel thread in 25g retail skeins for embroidery. Classified HTS 5204.20.00.00 as retail cotton sewing thread for decorative work. Skein packaging intended for individual crafters.
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
• Classify as sewing thread vs. knitting yarn based on primary labeled use
• Provide end-use certificates if borderline between sewing/knitting
• Ensure skein weight under retail threshold per customs precedents