Acetate Beading Thread from China
Fine 200-denier cellulose acetate filament yarn in retail spools for beading and jewelry making. HTS 5406.00.20.00 for artificial filament yarn put up for retail sale, differentiated from sewing thread by beading end-use. Smooth finish ideal for threading beads.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Lab certification required to prove acetate base vs. nylon (synthetic)
• Package in sets under 85g to align with retail statistical provisions
• Avoid 'thread' in commercial invoices if not for sewing to prevent 5401 reclassification