Cutting Point Sewing Machine Needles for Synthetics from China
These needles have micro-serrated cutting points to cleanly slice through plastic-coated or synthetic fabrics without puckering. Essential for rainwear and technical textile sewing. Classified under HTS 8452.30.00.00 for sewing machine needles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document cutting geometry with diagrams to differentiate from standard sharp points
• Specify fabric applications (e.g
• PVC, polyurethane) but maintain sewing machine focus
• Monitor for textile-specific quotas when needles are tied to apparel production