Recycled Polyester Filament Sewing Thread from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
11.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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