Standard International Trade Classification
U.S. imports of Sewing Machine Needles, Furniture, Bases, Covers & Parts (SITC 72439) totaled $5.2M in August 2026, imported from 41 countries.
Importers of Sewing Machine Needles, Furniture, Bases, Covers & Parts paid $621K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.98% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataNeedles, furniture (stands and tables), bases, covers, and mechanical parts for sewing machines are grouped together here, reflecting their shared role as accessories and maintenance components rather than complete machines. Sewing machine needles alone represent a significant aftermarket trade flow, with needle specifications (system number, point style, shaft diameter) tightly tied to the machine model and fabric type, making precise specification documentation essential for commercial orders. Parts and accessories for industrial machines may carry different tariff treatment than those for household machines depending on how the HTS schedule subdivides this category, so importers should confirm the applicable classification at the 10-digit level.
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349 import shipments a month
Under the SITC system this heading groups needles together with furniture, bases, and mechanical parts. However, at the HTS 10-digit level used for US import entry, needles may be separately enumerated from other parts and accessories. Importers should verify the specific HTS subheading applicable to needles versus mechanical components to ensure correct duty treatment.
A manufacturer's parts list or catalog cross-referencing the part number to a specific machine model (household or industrial) is the most useful documentation. If the part is universal or compatible with both machine types, the importer should be prepared to justify classification based on the part's principal use, supported by sales records or technical literature.
Basic heading 476 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 72439 · $5.2M of $172.0B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Taiwan and China together supply 50% of it.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$5.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $88.0M of Sewing Machine Needles, Furniture, Bases, Covers & Parts.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.