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Heavy Duty Polyester Overlock Thread from Japan

Ticket #30 heavy polyester filament thread for overlock/serger machines in activewear production. Under HTS 5401.10.00.00 for synthetic filaments twisted for high-speed sewing edges. Large cones for garment factories.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Specify machine compatibility (overlock/serger) in docs for use-proof

Ensure no retail blister packs to keep industrial tariff

Batch test for uniformity in denier to avoid quality disputes