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U.S. imports of cotton sewing thread, not for retail sale, ≥85% cotton by weight (HS 520411) totaled $81K in July 2026, traded with 31 countries.
Importers of Cotton Sewing Thread, Not for Retail Sale, ≥85% Cotton by Weight paid $12K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $81K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Cotton Sewing Thread, Not for Retail Sale, ≥85% Cotton by Weight imports of $81K in July 2026 ran 53% below the year-to-date monthly average of $171K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataIndustrial cotton sewing thread containing at least 85% cotton by weight and sold in bulk form — on cones, tubes, or large spools not configured for retail — is the primary input for garment and home-textile manufacturing operations. Italy and India are the leading US suppliers under this heading, with Egypt also a significant source. The single 10-digit line (5204110000) covers the full range of thread counts and finishes within this weight threshold, so classification disputes typically arise at the boundary with the sub-85% line (520419) rather than within the heading itself.
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CBP may require a fiber content analysis conducted by an accredited textile testing laboratory, typically using AATCC or ISO fiber identification methods, to confirm that cotton constitutes 85% or more of the thread's total weight. The manufacturer's specification sheet or a certificate of composition from the mill is standard supporting documentation, but physical testing may be requested during examination.
Thread 'not put up for retail sale' is presented in industrial packaging — large cones, tubes, or cheeses intended for use in manufacturing — rather than in small consumer spools with retail labeling. The key factors are package size, labeling, and the intended distribution channel. Thread on small spools with consumer-facing labels and retail pricing would classify under heading 520420 instead. Importers should retain packaging specifications and commercial invoices that clearly identify the industrial nature of the packaging.
Subheading 2 of 3 in heading 5204
Subheading 520411 · $81K of $754K
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5204110000 | Cotton Sewing Thread, Not Retail, >=85% by Wt Cttn | $81K | 14.44% | 99.63% | $12K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5204110000 | Cotton Sewing Thread, Not Retail, >=85% by Wt Cttn | $30K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$81KYoY · Pro
Exports
$30KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
India and Egypt together supply 85% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
0.4% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 14.44%.