Heading 5508: Sewing thread of man-made staple fibers, whether or not put up for retail sale
Every line of heading 5508 in the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, with its general (column 1) duty rate. Open a code for the landed cost calculator, trade agreement rates and email alerts if the rate changes.
Sewing thread of man-made staple fibers, whether or not put up for retail sale
Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibers. Schedule checked on November 8, 2026.
Not always the total: additional chapter 99 duties (such as Section 232 or Section 301), antidumping or countervailing duties may apply depending on the country of origin. See recent chapter 99 changes →
Tariff lines
| HTS code | Official 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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Exports are reported with Schedule B numbers. Heading 5508 has 2 of them. Schedule B lookup →
- 5508.10.0000SEWING THREAD OF MAN-MADE STAPLE FIBERS, WHETHER OR NOT PUT UP FOR RETAIL SALE: OF SYNTHETIC STAPLE FIBERS
- 5508.20.0000SEWING THREAD OF MAN-MADE STAPLE FIBERS, WHETHER OR NOT PUT UP FOR RETAIL SALE: OF ARTIFICIAL STAPLE FIBERS
Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule; Schedule B: U.S. Census Bureau. Information only, not legal or customs advice; U.S. Customs and Border Protection decides the classification and the duty. Confirm with a licensed customs broker before you ship.
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