Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale
5204
In plain English
This category covers cotton sewing thread regardless of whether it is packaged for retail sale. The items are split based on the amount of cotton they contain and their packaging status. One group includes thread with at least 85 percent cotton that is not sold in retail packages, while another group covers thread with less than that percentage of cotton also not intended for retail. A separate group consists of all cotton sewing thread that is put up for retail sale.
6-digit subheadings (3)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Chapter 52 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Cotton/poly blends — under 85% cotton content classification depends on dominant fibre by weight.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 52
- 5201 — Cotton; not carded or combed
- 5202 — Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)
- 5203 — Cotton, carded or combed
- 5205 — Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weig…
- 5206 — Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85% by we…
- 5207 — Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale
- 5208 — Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, w…
- 5209 — Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, w…
- 5210 — Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton,…
- 5211 — Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton,…
- 5212 — Other woven fabrics of cotton, n.e.c. in chapter 52