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550820Chapter 55

550820 — Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale: Of artificial staple fibres

Covers:
Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale: Of…
Listed US duty:
11% (US general rate, HTS 2026)

Official description

Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale : Of artificial staple fibres

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What 550820 covers and what it doesn’t

Official text: Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale › Of artificial staple fibres.

Nearby codes to check

  • Heading 5508 Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale: every subheading side by side.
  • 550810 Of synthetic staple fibres

US duty rate

11%

General (MFN) rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 edition. A range means the rate depends on the 8-digit US line your product falls under. Extra duties such as Section 301, Section 232 or anti-dumping orders can apply on top, depending on origin. Check the lines on hts.usitc.gov. Not legal advice.

Common questions

What is HS code 550820?
Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale : Of artificial staple fibres
What duty rates apply to 550820?
Listed duty rates range from 11% across 1 country rate.

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Find the companies shipping under 550820 in the company directory, or classify and check duty with the CLI.

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