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Aurifil Lapis 50wt Polyester Quilting Thread 1420yd from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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