Bamboo Paper Sewing Thread from Japan
Fine paper yarn from bamboo pulp for hand-sewing delicate fabrics. Classifies under HTS 5308.90.10.00 as paper yarn of vegetable origin, finer than typical twine.
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
• Needle compatibility gauge (Tex system) documentation prevents misuse claims
• Anti-tangle spools with paper cores only; plastic triggers different heading
• Colorfastness tests for apparel end-use required by many buyers