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
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
• 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