Import duty / Chapter 52 / Heading 5204
Heading 5204 covers 3 tariff lines in LoadLoom's table; 3 of them clear duty-free under USMCA for goods made in Canada, the US or Mexico. Published US and Canadian rates below, verified October 2026. Pick the line that matches your goods for the worked example and border steps.
| HS code | Goods | US duty | Canada duty | USMCA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5204.11 | Cotton; sewing thread, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale | 4.4% | Free | Free with certificate |
| 5204.19 | Cotton; sewing thread, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale | 4.4% | Free | Free with certificate |
| 5204.20 | Cotton; sewing thread, put up for retail sale | 4.4% | 8% | Free with certificate |
This page is a free reference for shippers, not a customs ruling. Final classification and duty are determined by the licensed customs broker at entry, and government amounts are always billed at actual. Rates change with each tariff edition and trade action.
