Acetate Sewing Thread for Drapery from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
11%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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