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%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
• Differentiate from sewing thread via lower twist multipliers in test reports
• Declare as 'industrial yarn for garment sewing' not consumer thread