YLI Cotton Embroidery Thread from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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