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Polyester Upholstery Sewing Thread Monofilament

Coarse polyester monofilament of 90 decitex, 0.9 mm thick, for heavy upholstery sewing. HTS 5404.90.00.00 covers these larger monofilaments not fitting finer yarn categories. Used in furniture manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5402.31Lower: 18% vs 35%

If nylon texturized under 67 decitex

Textured nylon filament yarns for sewing are finer and in 5402.

5903.90.20.00Same rate: 35%

If coated for industrial sewing

Textile fabrics coated with plastics for technical uses shift to heading 5903.

5606.00.00Higher: 43% vs 35%

If processed into sewing thread

Further processed monofilament sewing thread is specifically in 5606.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify single monofilament structure vs twisted; customs may test for multifilament misdeclaration

Comply with flammability standards for upholstery end-use with appropriate documentation

Avoid bulk reels over certain weights triggering quota or different statistical suffixes