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U.S. imports of cotton sewing thread, put up for retail sale (HS 520420) totaled $663K in April 2026, traded with 27 countries.
Importers of Cotton Sewing Thread, Put Up for Retail Sale paid $80K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $663K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRetail-packaged cotton sewing thread — presented on small spools, cards, or blister packs configured for direct consumer sale — classifies under a single 10-digit line (5204200000) regardless of cotton content percentage, distinguishing it from the industrial bulk thread headings. India leads US imports under this heading, with Italy and Romania also significant sources. The retail-packaging criterion is the decisive classification factor: the same thread on an industrial cone would fall under 520411 or 520419 depending on cotton content, making packaging configuration a critical element of the entry documentation.
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Each packaging configuration must be classified separately. The retail-packaged spools classify under 5204200000, while the industrial cones classify under 5204110000 or 5204190000 depending on cotton content percentage. The commercial invoice and packing list should clearly distinguish the two presentations by quantity and packaging type to support separate line-item classification on the entry.
Retail textile products sold in the US must comply with the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act, which requires fiber content labeling, country-of-origin marking, and manufacturer or importer identification on consumer packaging. CBP enforces country-of-origin marking at entry, and the FTC enforces fiber content labeling in commerce. Importers should ensure that retail spool labels are compliant before the goods enter US commerce, as non-compliant labeling can result in detention or redelivery demands.
Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITALY | $377K | -- | -$377K |
| ROMANIA | $73K | -- | -$73K |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | $64K | -- | -$64K |
| JAPAN | $37K | -- | -$37K |
| CANADA | -- | $36K | +$36K |
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5204200000 | COTTON SEWING THREAD, FOR RETAIL SALE | $663K | 12.10% | $80K |
COTTON SEWING THREAD, FOR RETAIL SALE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5204200000 | COTTON SEWING THREAD, FOR RETAIL SALE | $47K |
COTTON SEWING THREAD, FOR RETAIL SALE
4.8K kg
WOV COT FAB, PR PL WV NUN 85% COT OV100NOV200G/M2
HS 520852
COTTON YARN (N SWG THD) RETAIL SALE 85% OR > WT CO
HS 520710
WOVEN COTTON FABRICS, DENIM, 85% COT OVER 200 G/M2
HS 520942
WOV COT FAB, DYE PL W NUN 85% COT OV100NOV200G/M2
HS 520832
WOV COT FAB, UNBL PL WV UN85%COT MMF NOV200G/M2
HS 521011
WOV COT FAB, DENIM, UN 85% COT MMF OVER 200 G/M2
HS 521142
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHICAGO, IL | $300K | -- | -$300K |
| HOUSTON, TX | $139K | -- | -$139K |
| CLEVELAND, OH | $80K | -- | -$80K |