Handheld Steel Knitting Needles Set
Handheld steel knitting needles are pointed steel rods with smooth polished surfaces, used for knitting yarn by hand. They are not sewing, darning, or embroidery needles, and are classified as 'other' articles of iron or steel for hand use.
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% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the needles are used for sewing or embroidery
Only sewing, darning, or embroidery needles are classified under the sibling item.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the knitting needles are made of steel and not other materials
• Keep packaging and product descriptions clear to avoid confusion with sewing needles
Related Products under Tariff item 7319.90.90
Assorted Steel Hand Pins
Assorted steel hand pins are straight pins with small heads, typically 1-2 inches long, used for temporarily fastening fabric during dressmaking and pattern marking. They are made entirely of iron or steel and are not classified as sewing, darning, or embroidery needles, making them fall under the 'other' category of this tariff item.
Curved Steel Sewing Needles
Curved steel sewing needles are bent steel needles with sharp points, designed for hand-sewing in upholstery and sail making. Their curvature distinguishes them from straight dressmaker needles, and they are not classified as standard sewing, darning, or embroidery needles, thus falling under the 'other' category.
Steel Beading Needles
Steel beading needles are extra-fine steel needles with long thin shafts, used for stringing seed beads in jewelry making. They are not classified as standard sewing, darning, or embroidery needles due to their specialized design, making them fall under the 'other' category.
Steel Bodkin Lacing Tool
A steel bodkin lacing tool is a blunt-ended steel rod with an eyelet, used for threading laces through fabric eyelets or corsets. It is a traditional hand tool made of iron or steel, not classified as a sewing needle, and falls under the 'other' category.
Steel Bookbinding Needles
Steel bookbinding needles are assorted steel needles used for hand-sewing book signatures and pamphlet stitching. They are specialized for bookbinding and are not classified as standard sewing, darning, or embroidery needles, thus falling under the 'other' category.
Steel Crochet Hooks
Steel crochet hooks are hook-ended steel shafts used for crocheting yarn by hand, with varying diameters for different thread sizes. They are not sewing, darning, or embroidery needles, and are classified as 'other' articles of iron or steel for hand use.