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Fine Denier Nylon Sewing Thread for Denim from Germany

70 denier nylon filament thread for topstitching jeans and denim apparel, on mini-cones. HTS 5401.10.00.00 for thin synthetic filaments prepared as sewing thread. Popular in casualwear manufacturing.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

11.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Measure denier precisely; fine counts risk yarn confusion

• Invoice as 'topstitch sewing thread' with colorfastness certs

• Avoid sets with needles to prevent composite article duties