Quilting Betweens Needles Size 12 from Japan
Short, thin steel needles for precise hand-quilting through multiple fabric layers. Falls under HTS 7319.90.10.00 for sewing needles used in hand crafts.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include quilting-specific marketing materials as supporting documentation for classification
• Check for gold-plating or coatings that might trigger precious metal declarations
• Import in original manufacturer packs to maintain 'hand needle' identity