Nylon All-Purpose Sewing Thread Cone from China
Nylon 6,6 filament thread on large cones for industrial sewing machines, ideal for upholstery and outdoor gear. Falls under HTS 5401.10.00.00 due to its synthetic filament construction and high-twist design optimized for sewing, per chapter notes on man-made threads. Commonly imported in bulk for manufacturers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Label cones with exact denier and ply count to demonstrate sewing functionality and compliance
• Avoid retail-style packaging like small cards to maintain industrial classification
• Conduct twist tests (over 472 turns/m possible) to differentiate from flat weaving yarns