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Presencia Memphis Cotton Overlock Thread from Japan

Presencia Memphis 12-ply cotton thread in 1000m retail cones for serger/overlock machines. Under HTS 5204.20.00.00 for retail cotton sewing thread used in edge finishing. Consumer cone size differentiates from industrial supply.

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

• Specify machine compatibility (serger vs. standard) in commercial invoices

• Comply with textile labeling laws for fiber content on retail packages

• Monitor cotton import quotas by country allocation in US Chapter 52 notes