Steel Quilting Needles

Short, thin steel needles designed for piercing multiple fabric layers in quilting. Classified as sewing needles of iron or steel for hand use under HTS 7319.90.90.00. Essential between-the-fingers quilting technique tool.

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.

5911.90.00Higher: 38.8% vs 20.4%

If needles for industrial textile processing

Textile articles for technical uses like quilting machines enter Chapter 59.

7317.00.55Higher: 35% vs 20.4%

If bent/tapered resembling iron brads

Construction fasteners shaped like short needles classify separately.

6210.10.50Lower: 17.5% vs 20.4%

If packaged in apparel as garment accessories

Needles permanently attached to clothing shift to Chapter 62 apparel.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Emphasize short length and thin diameter specific to quilting in technical specs

Avoid 'universal needle' generic naming that confuses with machine needles

Fabric sample piercing demonstrations aid customs verification

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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

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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.