Schmetz Universal Sewing Machine Needles Size 80/12 5-Pack from Japan
Universal needles suitable for woven and knit fabrics on home and light industrial sewing machines, with a medium point and single groove. Packaged for easy replacement in production sewing. Classified in HTS 8452.30.00.00 for all 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
• Use HTS 8452 even for 'universal' needles if marketed for sewing machines, not hand sewing
• Provide fiber compatibility info (e.g
• for synthetics) but focus on machine use in documentation
• Watch for small package quotas that might affect duty rates or informal entry requirements