5401.20.00.00
Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale / Of artificial filaments (200)
Classification path
- Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale
- Of artificial filaments (200)
Rates of duty
- General (MFN)
- 11.4%
- Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
- 55%
- Unit of quantity
- kg
Trade agreement rates
Related lines in heading 5401
About heading 5401
Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale
Heading 5401 covers sewing thread made from man-made filaments, whether or not it is put up for retail sale. It is split by the type of filament: 5401.10 for synthetic filaments and 5401.20 for artificial filaments. Both lines carry the same general (MFN) rate of 11.4%.
Full guide to heading 5401Products in this heading
- Polyester filament sewing thread wound on cones for factory use
- Nylon filament sewing thread on small retail spools
- Synthetic filament thread sold in retail packs for hand sewing
- Viscose rayon filament sewing thread for garment assembly
- Artificial filament sewing thread on cones for upholstery work
- Bonded synthetic filament thread used on high-speed industrial machines
- Filament sewing thread put up on bobbins for tailoring
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for polyester sewing thread?
Polyester is a synthetic filament, so the code is 5401.10.00.00. The general (MFN) rate is 11.4%.
What is the duty on artificial filament sewing thread?
Artificial filament sewing thread falls under 5401.20.00.00. The general (MFN) rate is 11.4%.
How do I classify spools of synthetic sewing thread sold at retail?
Being put up for retail sale does not move the item out of heading 5401. Synthetic filament sewing thread is 5401.10.00.00 at 11.4% general (MFN).
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.