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Steel Embroidery Stilettos from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20.4%

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

Specify embroidery-specific piercing function in invoices to avoid surgical instrument classification

Maintain under 16mm diameter; stiletto proportions must fit wire parameters

Decorative etching doesn't change classification unless exceeding 50% surface