Acetate Sewing Thread for Drapery from China
Fine acetate staple fiber sewing thread used for hemming curtains and upholstery, offering a silky sheen and strength. Classified under HTS 5508.20.00.00 due to its artificial staple fiber composition from regenerated cellulose acetate. Ideal for decorative sewing where luster is desired.
Duty Rate — China → United States
48.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include detailed yarn specifications (denier, ply) in invoices to match statistical suffix
• Ensure no synthetic blends exceed allowed thresholds
• Watch for retail packaging that might trigger quota considerations