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5510.90.40.00/Folded Synthetic Staple Sewing Yarn 50/3/Japan

Folded Synthetic Staple Sewing Yarn 50/3 from Japan

Three-fold fine count yarn (50s) of 80% polyester and 20% viscose staple fibers, for overlock sewing in garment factories. Though strong, it's classified as yarn under HTS 5510.90.40.00 for its multiple construction and synthetic main mix, not as sewing thread.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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Import Tips

• Differentiate from sewing thread via lower twist multipliers in test reports

• Declare as 'industrial yarn for garment sewing' not consumer thread

Folded Synthetic Staple Sewing Yarn 50/3 from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5510.90.40.00