What is the import duty rate for HTS 5508 (Sewing Thread Of Man-made Staple Fibers, Whether Or Not Put Up For Retail Sale:)?

The general (MFN) duty rate for HTS 5508 is varies by subheading. Free-trade-agreement (special) and Column 2 rates may also apply. Estimate the total landed cost by country of origin with the ShipSeeker calculator.

What does HTS 5508 cover?

HTS 5508 covers Sewing Thread Of Man-made Staple Fibers, Whether Or Not Put Up For Retail Sale: in the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (chapter 55).

Is HTS 5508 subject to a Section 301 tariff?

Goods imported from China may carry an additional Section 301 tariff (typically +25% or +7.5%) on top of the base duty rate. Use the ShipSeeker calculator with origin set to China to estimate it.

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Sewing Thread Of Man-made Staple Fibers, Whether Or Not Put Up For Retail Sale:

U.S. import duty rate & tariff classification for HTS 5508 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

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Duty rates for HTS 5508 are set at the subheading level.

Across its 2 subheadings, published general rates are 11.4%, 11%. Pick a specific code below for its exact rate.

Subheadings under 5508

HTS code	Description	General rate
5508.10.00.00	Of Synthetic Staple Fibers (200)	11.4%
5508.20.00.00	Of Artificial Staple Fibers (200)	11%

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Source: U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Rates are for reference; verify with a licensed customs broker before importing.