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Modal Sewing Thread for Knitwear from Germany

High-tenacity modal artificial staple fiber thread for overlocking knits, known for elasticity and moisture-wicking. Falls under HTS 5508.20.00.00 as it's sewing thread from man-made artificial staple fibers like beech-tree derived modal. Essential for activewear seams.

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

Import Tips

• Provide FTIR spectroscopy reports for fiber type verification

• Ensure thread is not pre-waxed, as that may alter classification

• Bundle in consumer packs under 1kg to match retail provisions

Modal Sewing Thread for Knitwear from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5508.20.00.00