High Tenacity Polyester Sewing Thread Coated with PTFE from China
This is a high tenacity polyester yarn coated with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) for enhanced abrasion resistance and low friction, used in industrial sewing machines for upholstery and sails. It falls under HTS 5604.90.20.00 as high tenacity polyester yarn that is impregnated or coated, distinguishing it from uncoated yarn in headings 5402-5405. The visible coating ensures classification in Chapter 56 per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.8%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Verify the coating is visible to the naked eye as per Chapter 56 note for 5604 to avoid reclassification to Chapter 54
• Provide lab tests confirming high tenacity properties (>7 g/denier) and coating composition in documentation