Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale
3 declarable lines
Heading 5204 covers cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale. It is split first by retail packing and then, for thread not put up for retail sale, by cotton content of 85% or more versus other. All three declarable lines carry a general (MFN) rate of 4.4%.
Products in this heading
- Cotton machine sewing thread on industrial cones for garment assembly
- Cotton hand-sewing thread on retail spools
- Cotton quilting thread
- Cotton basting thread
- Cotton thread for buttonholes and topstitching
- Cotton sewing thread for upholstery and home textiles
- Cotton sewing thread for mattress manufacturing
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the item is cotton sewing thread, not cotton yarn for knitting or weaving.
- Check whether the thread is put up for retail sale.
- If not put up for retail sale, check whether it contains 85% or more by weight of cotton.
- Use the retail packing fact first, then the cotton content fact for non-retail thread.
Often confused with
- Heading 5205Cotton yarn for knitting or weaving, not sewing thread
Cotton yarn other than sewing thread containing 85% or more cotton and not put up for retail sale goes here.
- Heading 5207Cotton yarn put up for retail sale, not sewing thread
Retail-packed cotton yarn that is not sewing thread is classified outside 5204.
- Heading 5202Cotton waste and yarn waste
Waste cotton materials are not sewing thread.
- Heading 5208Cotton woven fabric for garments
Woven fabric is a textile fabric, not cotton sewing thread.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for cotton sewing thread not put up for retail sale containing 85% or more cotton?
Use 5204.11.00.00. The general (MFN) rate is 4.4%.
What is the general (MFN) duty on cotton sewing thread put up for retail sale?
Cotton sewing thread put up for retail sale is 5204.20.00.00. The general (MFN) rate is 4.4%.
How do I classify cotton sewing thread not put up for retail sale with less than 85% cotton?
Classify it under 5204.19.00.00. The general (MFN) rate is 4.4%.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.