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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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