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Eco-Friendly Recycled Polyester Thread from China

Thread made from recycled PET bottle synthetic staple fibers for sustainable sewing. Still classifies under HTS 5508.10.00.00 as synthetic staple sewing thread. Certified retail packaging.

Duty Rate — China → United States

48.9%

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

GRS certification validates recycled content without classification change

Traceability docs essential for green claims at customs

No duty preference for recycled unless qualifying origin