Gutermann Mara 120 Polyester Serger Thread 400m Natural

A 400-meter reel of high-strength polyester filament yarn optimized for overlock and serger machines, sold for retail crafting. Classified under HTS 5406.00.10.40 for polyester synthetic filament yarn put up for retail sale, excluding sewing thread designations. Ideal for professional finishing on knits and wovens.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China7.5%+35.0%42.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico7.5%+10.0%17.5%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada7.5%+10.0%17.5%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany7.5%+10.0%17.5%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan7.5%+10.0%17.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5402.47Lower: 18% vs 42.5%

If for untextured high-tenacity polyester yarn in industrial bobbins

High-tenacity synthetic yarn shifts to 5402 if not retail-packaged.

5903.90.10.00Lower: 37.7% vs 42.5%

If impregnated or coated for textile reinforcement

Textile fabrics impregnated with plastics move to Chapter 59.

5401.10.00.00Higher: 46.4% vs 42.5%

If sewing thread designation applies per commercial name

Explicitly named sewing thread of synthetics goes to heading 5401.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide machine test certifications showing multi-purpose use to distinguish from dedicated sewing thread

β€’ Label spools with denier (200) and filament count for customs verification of polyester specs

β€’ Avoid bulk packaging; ensure consumer-ready units to maintain retail classification

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