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Cutting Point Sewing Machine Needles for Synthetics from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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

Cutting Point Sewing Machine Needles for Synthetics from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8452.30.00.00