Steel Darning Needles
Long steel needles with large eyes for repairing knitted garments by hand. These qualify as sewing needles of iron or steel under HTS 7319.90.90.00 for hand use. Standard tool for sock and sweater mending.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If ultra-fine for microsurgery
Surgical steel needles enter Chapter 90 medical/surgical instruments.
If for shoe repair machinery
Specialized machinery parts for footwear classify under Chapter 84.
If household drill bits resembling long needles
Steel tools for drilling enter Chapter 82 hand tools.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify sock/glove repair function to distinguish from medical or industrial needles
• Wire gauge certification prevents bar/rod misclassification
• Color anodizing doesn't affect steel classification if coating <5 microns
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Steel Safety Pins Assortment
An assortment of curved steel safety pins with coiled springs and sharp points, used for fastening fabric and clothing. These pins are hand-held tools made entirely of iron or steel, not elsewhere specified, fitting under HTS 7319.90.90.00 as 'other pins of iron or steel'. They are commonly used in sewing, crafting, and garment repairs.
Handheld Steel Knitting Needles Set
Pointed steel rods with smooth polished surfaces for knitting yarn by hand. These qualify as 'knitting needles...for use in the hand, of iron or steel' under HTS 7319.90.90.00. The set includes various sizes for different yarn gauges in home crafting.
Steel Bodkin Lacing Tool
A blunt-ended steel rod with eyelet for threading laces through fabric eyelets or corsets. As a traditional hand tool 'bodkin...for use in the hand, of iron or steel', it fits HTS 7319.90.90.00. Used primarily in costume making and upholstery work.
Steel Crochet Hooks
Hook-ended steel shafts for crocheting yarn by hand, with varying diameters for different thread sizes. These 'crochet hooks...of iron or steel' fall squarely under HTS 7319.90.90.00 as hand use articles. Popular for amigurumi and lace making.
Steel Embroidery Stilettos
Fine-pointed steel rods for piercing fabric in embroidery preparation without fraying threads. Classified as 'embroidery stilettos...of iron or steel' for hand use under HTS 7319.90.90.00. Essential for goldwork and Renaissance embroidery techniques.
Curved Steel Sewing Needles
Bent steel needles with sharp points for upholstery and sail making by hand. These 'sewing needles...of iron or steel' for hand use qualify under HTS 7319.90.90.00. Distinct from straight dressmaker needles by curvature.