Sewing needles — HTS 7319
Sewing needles, knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos and similar articles for use in the hand, of iron or steel; safety pins and other pins of iron or steel, not elsewhere specified or included
Chapter 73 › Heading 7319
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 7319 is a broad product category for certain small hand-use articles made of iron or steel. It groups sewing needles, knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos, similar hand tools, safety pins, and other iron-or-steel pins that are not more specifically provided for elsewhere.
The 4-digit heading is only the starting point. To select an 8-digit HTSUS code, first identify the article’s actual function and design, then follow the subheadings that separate product types and other required characteristics, such as material or construction. Confirm that the item is made of iron or steel and that no more specific heading applies. The final classification may require customs-broker or other professional review, especially for multi-function products or sets.
What to check
- Identify the article’s principal use: sewing, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, pinning, or another hand use.
- Check the product’s construction and material; coatings, handles, attachments, or mixed materials may affect classification.
- Read every subheading under 7319 and compare the product description with the official HTSUS wording, rather than stopping at the 4-digit heading.
- Verify whether the item is a set, assortment, or combination product and whether another heading describes it more specifically.
- Keep product specifications, photographs, packaging details, and supplier information that support the classification; seek broker advice when the fit is uncertain.
HTS heading 7319 summary
Sewing needles is a 4-digit product category containing 0 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 7319.40 | Safety pins and other pins |
| 7319.90 | Other |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 7319?
Sewing needles, knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos and similar articles for use in the hand, of iron or steel; safety pins and other pins of iron or steel, not elsewhere specified or included. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.