Schmetz Topstitch Sewing Machine Needles Size 90/14 from China
These heavy-duty needles with a larger eye and groove are designed for topstitching thick fabrics like denim or leather on industrial sewing machines. They feature a reinforced blade to prevent bending or breaking during high-speed operations. Classified under HTS 8452.30.00.00 as they are specifically needles for sewing machines, distinct from household or hand-sewing 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
• Verify needle specifications match sewing machine type (e.g
• industrial vs. domestic) to avoid misclassification
• Include detailed invoices specifying size, point type, and material (typically high-carbon steel) for customs clearance
• Check for anti-dumping duties on steel needles from certain origins like China