Steel Bookbinding Needles
Steel bookbinding needles are assorted sizes (#13-#18) for hand-sewing book signatures and pamphlet stitching. They are classified under tariff item 7319.90.10 as sewing needles of iron or steel for hand use, suitable for various thread gauges.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 7% | +50.0% | 57% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7% | — | 7% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the needles are not specifically sewing, darning, or embroidery needles (e.g., awls)
This residual item covers other needles and pins of iron or steel not elsewhere specified.
If the needles are for use in bookbinding machinery
Machine parts for bookbinding equipment fall under Chapter 84.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the needles are not part of a bookbinding machine accessory; hand tools only qualify here
• Declare the needles as individual items, not as part of a kit, unless the kit's essential character is the needles
• No import permits are needed for standard steel needles
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Extra-fine, flexible steel needles designed for stringing seed beads in jewelry making. They are used by hand and function as sewing needles of iron or steel, falling under tariff item 7319.90.10 for sewing, darning or embroidery needles.
Chenille Embroidery Needles Size 18
Large-eyed steel needles specifically designed for embroidery with thick chenille yarns. They are hand-use embroidery needles of iron or steel, fitting tariff item 7319.90.10 for embroidery needles.
Curved Steel Sewing Needles
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Darning Needles Size 14
Thick steel needles with blunt tips used for mending socks and knitwear by hand. They are darning needles of iron or steel, classified under tariff item 7319.90.10 for darning needles.
Embroidery Crewel Needles Size 3
Large-eyed steel needles ideal for crewel embroidery with wool yarns on canvas or linen. They are embroidery needles of iron or steel for hand use, falling under tariff item 7319.90.10.
Gold Eye Embroidery Needles Assortment
Steel embroidery needles with gold-plated eyes to prevent thread fraying. Despite the plating, they remain base steel sewing/embroidery needles, classified under tariff item 7319.90.10.