Sewing Emergency Travel Kit from Germany
A small zippered pouch with needles, threads, buttons, safety pins, and scissors for quick clothing repairs on the go. Falls under HTS 9605.00.00.00 as a travel set for sewing purposes. Excludes manicure sets and is intended for personal use during travel.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include a detailed inventory of contents to prove it's a cohesive sewing set, not loose notions
• Blunt scissors only if blade exceeds 4 inches to avoid Chapter 82 cutlery classification