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§ HTS 8448.51 · US import duty

Sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches:

§ TODAY'S ANSWER
From China: 0% · $0.00 on a $10K shipment
From China this code is taxed at the MFN base rate only — no Chapter 99 overlay applies today.
Stable for 57 months — no recent Federal Register activity.
Chapter
84
MFN base rate
Free
Active overlays
0
Scope
MFN base only

AD/CVD not evaluated. CBP determines binding classification at entry. Methodology →

Auxiliary machinery for use with machines of heading 8444, 8445, 8446 or 8447 (for example, dobbies, Jacquards, automatic stop motions and shuttle changing mechanisms); parts and accessories suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of this heading or of heading 8444, 8445, 8446 or 8447 (for example, spindles and spindle flyers, card clothing, combs, extruding nipples, shuttles, healds and heald-frames, hosiery needles): · Parts and accessories of machines of heading 8444 or of their auxiliary machinery: · Sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches:
HTS CODE
8448.51
General (MFN)
§99 overlays0

Base tariff columnsBase tariff columns

Column rates from the USITC HTS export. The column that applies depends on origin and trade-program eligibility.

General (MFN)Free
Special
Other (Column 2)

Official source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Duty at entry is determined by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). AD/CVD watch signals are surfaced, but cash deposit rates and product-specific exclusions still require separate review.

Chapter 99 overlaysChapter 99 overlays

No Chapter 99 overlays are currently linked to this HS code.

§ DUTY BREAKDOWNDuty breakdown

Duty ledger below is calculated on a $10,000 customs value. Fees, AD/CVD, and exclusions are not included here.

China (CN)
Total 0% · $0.00
Duty breakdown Rate Amount Source
Base dutyBase 0% $0.00 HTS General rate
Status: unsupported Methodology: tariff-ledger-v1 Data: d4c9e6f79bac8e84

§ CLASSIFICATION WATCH-OUTSClassification watch-outs

These sibling HTS entries share the same parent but differ in duty rate or Chapter 99 coverage. They are review prompts, not classification recommendations.

  • Of machines for extruding or drawing man-made textile filaments
    Base rate: 3.7% Chapter 99: 1 Base rate differs from selected HTSChapter 99 coverage differs
  • Other
    Base rate: 3.3% Chapter 99: 1 Base rate differs from selected HTSChapter 99 coverage differs
  • Card clothing
    Base rate: 3.3% Chapter 99: 1 Base rate differs from selected HTSChapter 99 coverage differs
  • Of machines for preparing textile fibers, other than card clothing
    Base rate: Free Chapter 99: 1 Base rate differs from selected HTSChapter 99 coverage differs
  • Spindles, spindle flyers, spinning rings and ring travellers
    Base rate: 3.3% Chapter 99: 1 Base rate differs from selected HTSChapter 99 coverage differs

Sample duty by originSample duty by origin

Illustrative calculation at USD 10,000 customs value, standard (non-preferential) claim. Chapter 99 additional duties applied where status is active.

Origin Base rate Chapter 99 Total rate Duty (USD)
China (CN) 0% 0% 0% $0.00
Vietnam (VN) 0% 0% 0% $0.00
Mexico (MX) 0% 0% 0% $0.00
India (IN) 0% 0% 0% $0.00
South Korea (KR) 0% 0% 0% $0.00

§ RELATED ENTRIESAll tariff lines under HTS 8448.51

All 8-digit tariff lines and deeper statistical suffixes under subheading 8448.51.

§ RECENT CHANGESRecent Federal Register actions on Chapter 84

Last 3 Federal Register notices that referenced an HTS code under Chapter 84. See the Changes timeline for the full list.

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§ FAQFrequently asked

What is the general MFN duty rate for HTS 8448.51?
The MFN general duty rate for HTS 8448.51 (Sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches:) is not listed. This applies to imports from countries with normal trade relations status. For origins like China, additional Section 301, IEEPA, and reciprocal duties may stack on top of this base rate. Final duty is determined at CBP entry.
Are there active Chapter 99 tariff overlays on HTS 8448.51?
Yes. There are 2 active Chapter 99 rule(s) potentially applicable to HTS 8448.51, covering section301. These overlays correspond to policy tools such as Section 301 (China), IEEPA emergency tariffs, and reciprocal duties — they stack on top of the MFN base rate based on country of origin and effective dates. A single shipment can be subject to multiple overlays simultaneously.
When was HTS 8448.51 last updated on Duty?
The base HTS data on this page was last refreshed on April 27, 2026 (USITC release 2026HTSRev6). Chapter 99 overlays, AD/CVD case status, and Federal Register notices are synced daily; effective dates follow the source feeds. If you spot stale data, please report via the contact link in the footer.