Groove Round Point (GRP) Sewing Machine Needles for Leather from Japan
GRP needles feature a rounded point to pierce leather without cutting, perfect for shoes and automotive upholstery sewing machines. The groove aids thread flow for consistent stitching. They fall under HTS 8452.30.00.00 as specialized sewing machine needles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include technical data sheets showing point geometry (e.g
• round vs. cutting) for proper tariff verification
• Declare end-use application (e.g
• leather sewing) but emphasize machine compatibility to stay in 8452
• Avoid mixing with hand-sewing awls or tools, which could trigger Chapter 82 classification