Silver Metallic Embroidery Thread from China
Silver metallic embroidery thread is made from polyamide yarn covered with silver metal thread, providing conductive shimmer. It qualifies for HTS 5605.00.90.00 as metallized textile yarn combined with metal in thread form. Used in haute couture and smart textiles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
48.2%
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
• Test for electrical conductivity if claiming smart textile properties
• Maintain records showing yarn originated from Chapter 54/55 before metallization
• Separate from machine embroidery sets to avoid set classification issues