Gold Eye Embroidery Needles Assortment from China

Steel embroidery needles with gold-plated eyes to prevent thread fraying. Still classified under HTS 7319.90.10.00 as base steel sewing/embroidery needles.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Declare plating as minor (under 2.5% by weight) to maintain base metal classification

Include plating composition analysis if value exceeds de minimis precious metal rules

Separate plated from plain needles in shipments for consistent duty treatment