Artificial Fiber Quilting Thread from China
Heavy-duty artificial staple fiber thread for machine quilting, in variegated colors for crafts. HTS 5508.20.00.00 covers this retail-put-up sewing thread of viscose/rayon staples. Provides loft and durability in layered fabrics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
48.5%
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
• Label with exact GSM and yarn count for verification
• Avoid bulk import without end-use statement
• Common issue: colorfastness tests for dyed threads