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U.S. imports of sewing machine needles (HS 845230) totaled $511K in April 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Importers of Sewing Machine Needles paid $51K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $508K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Sewing Machine Needles imports of $511K in April 2026 ran 33% below the year-to-date monthly average of $765K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPrecision-formed sewing machine needles — ranging from household hand-machine needles to heavy-duty industrial grades for leather, denim, and technical fabrics — enter the US under a single tariff line (8452300000), making the commercial description on the entry document the primary tool for distinguishing product grades. India leads US imports under this heading, with Vietnam and Brazil also among the top suppliers. Because needles are consumable components with high replacement frequency, importers often manage them as replenishment inventory rather than capital goods, which affects valuation methodology and bonded warehouse strategies.
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Importers should check the current CBP and Commerce Department AD/CVD order lists at the time of importation, as trade remedy coverage can change. A licensed customs broker or trade attorney can conduct an order search against the specific country of origin and HTS line to confirm whether any measures apply to a particular needle shipment.
CBP's preferred valuation method is transaction value — the price actually paid or payable for the goods. For mixed-grade shipments, the commercial invoice should itemize each needle type and grade with its corresponding unit price. If grades are commingled without separate pricing, CBP may require the importer to use an alternative valuation method, which can complicate entry. Clear grade-level invoicing from the supplier is the most practical way to avoid valuation disputes.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8452300000 | SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES | $511K | 10.10% | $51K |
SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8452300000 | SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES | $101K |
SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES
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DIGITAL PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847150
PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR ADP MACHINES & UNITS
HS 847330
PORT DIGTL AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESS MACH NOT > 10 KG
HS 847130
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING STORAGE UNITS, N.E.S.O.I
HS 847170
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847180
TURBOJET AND TURBOPROLLER PARTS
HS 841191
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $162K | $22K | -$140K |
| South Carolina | $154K | -- | -$154K |
| New Jersey | $89K | -- | -$89K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHICAGO, IL | $162K | -- | -$162K |
| CHARLOTTE, NC | $148K | -- | -$148K |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $92K | -- | -$92K |