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Quilting Polyester Cotton Blend Thread from Japan

Blended polyester-cotton quilting thread where synthetic staple fibers predominate, for hand and machine quilting. Under HTS 5508.10.00.00 for synthetic staple composition. Variegated colors for retail crafters.

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

• Provide blend ratios proving synthetic >50% for Chapter 55 heading

• Colorfastness testing mandatory for variegated threads entering U.S