HS code for sewing machine
The U.S. HS code for a sewing machine is usually 8452.10.00.90 (household), with no general duty and an estimated total of 12.5% from China and 12.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 37.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household | 8452.10.00.90 | Free | 12.5% |
- 8452.10.00.90: Sewing machines of the household type / Other
What decides the code
A sewing machine is classified in heading 8452, and household-type machines fall under 8452.10.00.90.
- Household type is the deciding fact. A machine built for home use takes 8452.10.00.90 under heading 8452.
- A machine not of the household type does not take 8452.10.00.90. It is classified elsewhere in heading 8452.
- Book-sewing machines are excluded from heading 8452. Those machines are classified in heading 8440.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a household sewing machine in heading 8440 is wrong. Heading 8440 covers book-sewing machines, not household sewing machines.
- Classifying the machine as a textile article is wrong. It is machinery of heading 8452, not a made-up textile good.
- Classifying it under a parts provision is wrong. A complete household sewing machine takes 8452.10.00.90, not a parts line.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 37.5%.
- Vietnam
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 8452.10.00.90, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a sewing machine?
The U.S. HTS code for a sewing machine is usually 8452.10.00.90 (household). The first six digits, 8452.10, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a sewing machine from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 8452.10.00.90 is Free. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 12.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 12.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.