Sewing machines — HTS 8452
Sewing machines, other than book-sewing machines of heading 8440; furniture, bases and covers specially designed for sewing machines; sewing machine needles; parts thereof
Chapter 84 › Heading 8452
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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 8452 is a four-digit product category for sewing machines other than book-sewing machines classified in heading 8440. It also groups specially designed sewing-machine furniture, bases and covers; sewing-machine needles; and parts of these goods. The heading covers both complete machines and related articles, but the exact subheading depends on the product’s characteristics and intended use.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the heading and then follow the subheading structure in the official tariff. The distinguishing detail may include the machine’s type or function, whether it is complete or a part, and the material or design of an accessory such as furniture, a base, cover or needle. Do not choose a code based only on a marketing name; compare the product’s technical specifications with the legal descriptions, section notes and chapter notes. A customs broker may be needed for unusual machines, mixed-function equipment or parts that could fit more than one provision.
What to check
- Identify whether the item is a complete sewing machine, a needle, specially designed furniture or cover, or a part.
- Confirm that the machine is not a book-sewing machine of heading 8440 before using heading 8452.
- Record the machine’s function, construction, industrial or household use, automation features and other specifications that may distinguish subheadings.
- For parts and accessories, verify that the item is principally or specially designed for sewing machines and check whether another heading describes it more specifically.
- Read every level of the official 8-digit subheading and review the applicable notes before confirming the classification with your customs broker or ruling authority.
HTS heading 8452 summary
Sewing machines is a 4-digit product category containing 2 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 |
|---|---|
| 8452.90 | Furniture, bases and covers for sewing machines, and parts thereof; other parts of sewing machines |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8452.10.00 👉 | Sewing machines of the household type | Free | — | 30% |
| 8452.30.00.00 👉 | Sewing machine needles | Free | — | 42% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8452?
Sewing machines, other than book-sewing machines of heading 8440; furniture, bases and covers specially designed for sewing machines; sewing machine needles; parts thereof. 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.