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Cutting Point Sewing Machine Needles for Synthetics from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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