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Acetate Sewing Thread for Drapery from Japan

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 — 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

• 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