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U.S. imports of sinkers, needles & other stitch-forming articles for knitting machines (HS 844851) totaled $709K in July 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Importers of Sinkers, Needles & Other Stitch-Forming Articles for Knitting Machines paid $71K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $709K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataPrecision stitch-forming components — latch needles, other knitting needles, and sinkers — are the consumable wear parts that determine fabric quality and machine throughput on weft and warp knitting equipment. The US schedule breaks this heading into latch needles (8448511000), other knitting machine needles (8448513000 and 8448514000), and a residual catch-all for sinkers and other stitch-forming articles (8448515000). Germany dominates supply, reflecting that country's concentration of high-precision textile machinery component manufacturers, with India and Japan also significant sources. Importers should verify that needle specifications — gauge, butt geometry, and hook profile — match the machine make and model, as misclassification between latch and other needle types is a recurring customs issue.
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97 shipments/mo
Latch needles have a pivoting latch that closes the hook during stitch formation and are specifically enumerated under 8448511000. All other knitting machine needles — including compound, spring-beard, and similar types — fall under 8448513000 or 8448514000. The physical mechanism of the hook closure is the key classification criterion, so importers should document needle type with technical drawings or manufacturer specifications.
Imports from certain origins may be subject to Section 301 tariffs depending on country of origin. Germany and Japan are not currently subject to Section 301 measures, but shipments originating in China should be reviewed carefully, as Section 301 exposure can apply to precision textile machinery components. Consult a licensed customs broker to confirm the applicable duty treatment for your specific supplier.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8448511000 | Latch Needles for Knitting Machines | $459K | 9.65% | 100.00% | $44K |
| 8448515000 | Sinker,Needle,&other Art Used in Form Stitch,NESOI | $227K | 10.27% | 100.00% | $23K |
| 8448513000 | Needles for Knitting Machines, NESOI | $23K | 13.33% | 100.00% | $3K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8448514000 | Needles for Knitting Machines | $142K |
| 8448515000 | Sinker,Needle,&other Art Used in Form Stitch,NESOI | $128K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Imports
$709KYoY · Pro
Exports
$270KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Germany and Japan together supply 56% of it.
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rate provision · imports
the effective duty rate is 9.97%.