Sewing thread; of synthetic staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale

HS code 550810 covers the production and trade of sewing thread made from synthetic staple fibers. This industry plays a crucial role in the global textile and apparel supply chain, providing essential materials for garment manufacturing, upholstery, and a wide range of other textile applications. As a key input for numerous downstream industries, the sewing thread sector is an important component of the broader manufacturing economy.

The production of sewing thread under HS code 550810 typically involves a multi-step process. Synthetic staple fibers, such as polyester or nylon, are first spun into continuous filaments. These filaments are then twisted together to form the thread, which may undergo additional processing like dyeing, waxing, or coating to enhance its properties. The finished thread is often wound onto spools or packaged for distribution to textile manufacturers and other end-users.

The main inputs required for the production of sewing thread under HS code 550810 include synthetic staple fibers, such as 550320 polyester staple fibers or 550410 nylon staple fibers, as well as specialized machinery for spinning, twisting, and finishing the thread. Other key inputs may include dyes, waxes, or other chemical additives used to improve the thread's performance characteristics.

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 550810 is sewing thread made from synthetic staple fibers. This thread is a critical input for a wide range of textile and apparel manufacturing processes, including the production of 6204 Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, 6205 Men's or boys' shirts, and 6301 Blankets and traveling rugs.