YLI Cotton Embroidery Thread from China
YLI cotton thread for embroidery is packaged in 180-yard retail cards for hand embroidery and crewel work. Classified HTS 5204.20.00.00 as retail put-up cotton sewing thread suitable for decorative stitching. Retail skein format confirms consumer end-use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Label with colorfastness info for embroidery use to aid customs verification
• Avoid over-declaring value on multi-color retail packs to prevent anti-dumping scrutiny
• Certify hand-loomed origin if applicable for potential preference programs