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

20.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Differentiate from sewing thread via lower twist multipliers in test reports

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