5508.20.00.00
Of artificial staple fibers (200)
Classification path
- Sewing thread of man-made staple fibers, whether or not put up for retail sale
- Of artificial staple fibers (200)
Rates of duty
- General (MFN)
- 11%
- Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
- 55%
- Unit of quantity
- kg
Trade agreement rates
Related lines in heading 5508
About heading 5508
Sewing thread of man-made staple fibers, whether or not put up for retail sale
Heading 5508 covers sewing thread made from man-made staple fibers, whether or not put up for retail sale. It is split by fiber type: synthetic staple fibers under 5508.10 and artificial staple fibers under 5508.20. The general (MFN) rates are 11.4% for 5508.10.00.00 and 11% for 5508.20.00.00.
Full guide to heading 5508Products in this heading
- Polyester staple fiber sewing thread on retail spools
- Industrial polyester sewing thread for apparel
- Quilting thread made from synthetic staple fibers
- Viscose or rayon staple fiber sewing thread
- Upholstery thread made from synthetic staple fibers
- Thread for leather goods made from synthetic staple fibers
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for polyester sewing thread?
Sewing thread of synthetic staple fibers is 5508.10.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 11.4%.
What is the duty on viscose sewing thread?
Sewing thread of artificial staple fibers is 5508.20.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 11%.
How do I classify sewing thread put up for retail sale?
Heading 5508 covers sewing thread whether or not put up for retail sale. Use 5508.10.00.00 for synthetic staple fibers at 11.4% general (MFN) or 5508.20.00.00 for artificial staple fibers at 11% general (MFN).
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.