What HS code 5204.19 covers
HS code 5204.19 classifies cotton; sewing thread, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale. It is a subheading of heading 5204 (Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale), in chapter 52 (Cotton), section XI of the Harmonized System. These six digits are identical in every country that uses the HS.
Classification path
Import duty for 5204.19
Base MFN rate only. Section 301 and 2025 IEEPA tariffs can stack on top for goods from China.
Source: HTSUS / CBP
Erga-omnes (third-country) MFN rate. Import VAT of 17 to 27 percent by country, and any anti-dumping measures, apply separately.
Source: TARIC
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Related codes in heading 5204
Not quite the right fit? These subheadings sit under the same heading and are the most common alternatives to 5204.19.
- 5204.11 Cotton; sewing thread, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale
- 5204.20 Cotton; sewing thread, put up for retail sale
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A 6-digit subheading still covers a range of products. The wrong code at the border can mean overpaying duty, a delayed shipment, or a penalty. Describe your exact item and HS Mate confirms whether 5204.19 is right, with the duty rate and an audit trail your customs broker can accept.