Steel Sail Needles

Heavy-duty curved steel needles for hand-stitching canvas sails and heavy marine fabrics. These qualify as sewing needles of iron or steel under HTS 7319.90.90.00. Feature large eyes for heavy twine.

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.

8908.00.00Higher: 35% vs 20.4%

If vessels' floating structures fittings

Specialized vessel components including sail tools enter Chapter 89.

5907.00Lower: 10% vs 20.4%

If for textile impregnation machinery

Industrial coated fabric sewing tools classify under Chapter 59.

8438.90Lower: 12.8% vs 20.4%

If machinery parts for sail loft equipment

Auxiliary textile machinery components enter Chapter 84.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify marine fabric compatibility and palm-thimble use in descriptions

Rust-resistant coating documentation confirms steel base material

Avoid 'industrial' labeling that triggers machinery parts heading

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