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5204.11.00.00 - Containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton (200) 🖩

Details

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Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)4.4%
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG)
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Column 2 Rate of Duty25.5%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS category, 5204.11.00.00, specifically classifies cotton sewing thread that is not put up for retail sale and contains 85 percent or more by weight of cotton. This designation focuses on the material composition and the packaging format, excluding items intended for direct consumer purchase off a shelf. Examples include bulk spools or skeins of cotton sewing thread intended for industrial use, manufacturing processes, or further processing before being offered to the end consumer.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 5204.19.00.00, which covers other cotton sewing thread not put up for retail sale. While both are un-packaged sewing thread, 5204.11.00.00 strictly applies to thread with a high cotton content (85% or more), whereas 5204.19.00.00 would encompass cotton sewing thread with a lower percentage of cotton or sewing thread made from other materials that also are not put up for retail sale.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. The classification is determined solely by the material composition (85% or more cotton) and the presentation (not put up for retail sale) of the sewing thread. This provides a precise endpoint for the classification of bulk cotton sewing thread.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 5204.11.00.00?
HTS code 5204.11.00.00 covers Containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton (200) under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 52: Cotton.
›What products are classified under 5204.11.00.00?
This classification covers Containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton (200). It is a subcategory of Not put up for retail sale:.
›What is the import duty rate for 5204.11.00.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 5204.11.00.00 is 4.4%. Special preferential rates may apply: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate is 25.5%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 5204.11.00.00?
Imports under HTS 5204.11.00.00 are measured in kg.
›Are there special tariff programs for 5204.11.00.00?
Yes, preferential rates may apply under programs including: Australia Special Rate, Bahrain Special Rate, Chile Special Rate, Colombia Special Rate, Israel Special Rate (duty-free treatment). And 9 more programs.

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