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HS code for thread

5204

5204 Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale

In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “thread” points to heading 5204: cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.

In the UK Global Tariff, 5204 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides 5204 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is between 4% and 5% (average 4.3%).

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, 5204 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is between 4% and 5%.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines EU 4% – 5% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 4.3% Türkiye 4% – 5% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines · average 4.5% USA 4.4% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for thread?

Thread are classified under 5204 (Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.