Steel Bookbinding Needles

Assorted steel needles for hand-sewing book signatures and pamphlet stitching. Classified under HTS 7319.90.90.00 as sewing needles of iron or steel for hand use. Sizes #13-#18 for various thread gauges.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.9%+17.5%20.4%
🇲🇽Mexico2.9%+10.0%12.9%
🇨🇦Canada2.9%+10.0%12.9%
🇩🇪Germany2.9%+10.0%12.9%
🇯🇵Japan2.9%+10.0%12.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4820.10Lower: 10% vs 20.4%

If register/notebook production tools

Exercise book manufacturing tools enter Chapter 48 paper articles.

8441.10.00.00Higher: 35% vs 20.4%

If cutting machinery components

Bookbinding machine parts classify under Chapter 84.

8208.40Lower: 10% vs 20.4%

If interchangeable knives/blades for binding

Specialized binding blades enter Chapter 82 tools.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include binding pattern instructions confirming hand sewing application

Triangular cross-section specs distinguish from round dressmaking needles

Separate from awl punches used in same craft

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