Code 5204 11 · Heading 5204

Cotton sewing thread with at least 85% cotton, not in retail packs

This covers cotton sewing thread with a cotton content of at least 85% by weight. It does not cover thread in retail packs.

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Cotton sewing thread with at least 85% cotton by weight, supplied not in a retail pack
Spools of cotton sewing thread with at least 85% cotton by weight, not in retail packs

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Official tariff text

Sewing thread, containing >= 85% cotton by weight (excl. that put up for retail sale)

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Step 1 · Section XI Textiles and textile articles
Which named textile group best describes the product: natural silk; wool or fine or coarse animal hair; cotton; other vegetable textile fibres or paper yarn; continuous or short synthetic fibres; wadding, felt or nonwovens; floor coverings; special woven or tufted fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings or embroidery; coated or laminated fabric or technical textile goods; knitted fabric; knitted clothing; non-knitted clothing; or other made-up textile goods?
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Step 2 · Chapter 52 Cotton 3 of 14 chapters in section XI
What is the item: uncarded or uncombed cotton; cotton waste; carded or combed cotton; cotton sewing thread; cotton yarn with a cotton content of >= 85 weight percent; yarn predominantly containing cotton with a cotton content of < 85 weight percent; cotton yarn in retail packaging; or woven fabric containing cotton, classified by its cotton content, fibre mix and weight?
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Step 3 · Heading 5204 Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for ret… 4 of 12 headings under chapter 52
Is the sewing thread in a retail package; if not, does it have a cotton content of >= 85% by weight or is it predominantly cotton with less than 85% cotton?
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Step 4 · Subheading 5204 11 Sewing thread, containing >= 85% cotton by weight (… 1 of 3 subheadings under heading 5204
Is it cotton sewing thread with at least 85% cotton by weight, and is it not in a retail pack?

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5204 11 00 Sewing thread, containing >= 85% cotton by weight (excl. that put up for retail sale) 4.0% Save

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5204 11 Sewing thread, containing >= 85% cotton by weight (excl. that put up for retail sale) you are here 4.0%
5204 19 Sewing thread, containing predominantly, but < 85% cotton by weight (excl. that put up for retail sale) 4.0%
5204 20 Cotton sewing thread, put up for retail sale 5.0%

Export to Norway

What Norwegian customs charges when goods like these are imported into Norway.

52.04.1100

Containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU origin to use this rate.

Norwegian tariff data version 1.5/1.2, last checked Aug. 9, 2026.

Contains data from Norwegian Customs (data.toll.no), licensed under CC BY 4.0, adapted for display.

Export to the United Kingdom

What UK customs charges when goods like these are imported into the UK.

5204 11 00 00

Containing 85|% or more by weight of cotton

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.

These rates apply in Great Britain. Different rules may apply for goods entering Northern Ireland.

UK tariff data version v4.0.1576, last checked Aug. 9, 2026.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Source: UK Department for Business and Trade (data.api.trade.gov.uk).

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Duty rates shown here are estimates, read from official EU / Danish, Norwegian and UK tariff data for orientation only. Confirm the current rate with SKAT, TARIC, Norwegian Customs or the UK Online Trade Tariff before you file. The rate you pay can also depend on the country of origin. These are base customs duties only: import VAT, excise duties, anti-dumping duties and safeguard or quota measures are not included.