Acetate Beading Thread from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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