Steel Quilting Needles from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
52.9%
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
• 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