Aurifil Lapis 50wt Polyester Quilting Thread 1420yd from Germany
Extra-long 1420-yard spool of fine polyester filament yarn for quilting and longarm machines, packaged for retail sewers. Falls under HTS 5406.00.10.40 as retail polyester synthetic filament yarn, not sewing thread. Ensures minimal stops for large quilt projects.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document yardage per spool to confirm retail consumer packaging standards
• Include fiber analysis certificates verifying 100% polyester filament composition
• Beware of misdeclaration as sewing thread, which requires twist testing