Three Groove Sewing Machine Needles for Heavy Threads

Featuring triple grooves for optimal heavy thread guidance, these needles excel in upholstery, sails, and tents on walking foot machines. Enhanced scarf reduces skipped stitches. HTS 8452.30.00.00 includes all specialized needle designs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8466.94.85Higher: 39.7% vs 17.5%

If exclusively matching one manufacturer's proprietary machines

Proprietary machine parts classify under 8466 parts of specific sewing machinery.

7317.00.20.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If imported as long bulk wire lengths for custom needle making

Unfinished needle wire classifies under Chapter 73 for iron/steel wire products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide thread size compatibility charts (e.g

V-92, V-138) in import documents

Confirm walking foot/post-bed machine compatibility for classification support

Separate from leather points to avoid mixed classification issues

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