Bamboo Paper Sewing Thread from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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