Recycled Polyester Filament Sewing Thread from China

Eco-friendly sewing thread from recycled PET bottles, 100% synthetic filament for sustainable apparel. Under HTS 5401.10.00.00 regardless of recycled origin, as man-made synthetic filaments for sewing. Bulk import format.

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

Provide recycling certs but note they don't affect HTS classification

Test for filament continuity vs staple from recycling

Label as 'rPET sewing thread' for marketing without tariff impact