High-Tenacity Polyester Lockstitch Thread from China
HT polyester filament thread engineered for lockstitch machines in automotive textiles and bags. HTS 5401.10.00.00 for strength-optimized synthetic sewing threads. Large industrial cones.
Duty Rate — China → United States
48.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document tenacity (>7 g/denier) proving sewing vs webbing use
• Ensure twist exceeds weaving yarn standards
• Package in bulk to affirm non-retail