Book Sewing Machine Needle from China
High-precision steel needles designed specifically for industrial book-sewing machines used in binding operations. These parts penetrate paper stacks to create stitches for secure book assembly, falling under HTS 8440.90.00.00 as essential components of bookbinding machinery.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
• Verify compatibility with specific machine models via manufacturer specs to prevent classification disputes
• Include detailed invoices specifying 'parts of book-sewing machines' to support HTS 8440.90.00.00
• Check for anti-dumping duties on steel components from certain origins