5204.20.00.00 - Put up for retail sale (200)

This HTS category, 5204.20.00.00, specifically covers cotton sewing thread that is packaged and presented for sale directly to the end consumer. The defining characteristic of this classification is its "put up for retail sale" designation. This means the thread is typically found in smaller spools, skeins, cards, or other retail packaging formats designed for individual purchase by individuals for personal use, as opposed to being sold in bulk for industrial purposes. Examples include spools of cotton thread found in sewing kits, haberdashery departments, or craft stores.

This category is distinguished from its sibling category, "Not put up for retail sale" (which would fall under 5204.10), by the method of presentation. Goods classified under 5204.10 would generally be in larger quantities, such as large cones or bulk packages intended for commercial or industrial sewing operations. The key differentiator is the unit of sale and the intended consumer.

As this node is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 5204.20.00.00. Therefore, the focus for classification purposes lies solely on verifying that the cotton sewing thread is indeed presented in a manner suitable for retail sale. The material composition must be cotton, and the product must be sewing thread, but the critical factor for this specific code is its retail packaging.