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
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Heading 7319 covers small hand tools and pins of iron or steel: sewing, knitting and darning needles, bodkins, crochet hooks and embroidery stilettos, plus safety pins and other pins. The heading splits into two groups: 7319.40 for safety pins and other pins, and 7319.90 for needles and other articles. Inside each group the subheading depends on the exact type of pin or needle and, for safety pins, on whether they are mounted on cards.
Products in this heading
- Safety pins mounted on retail cards
- Safety pins sold loose in bulk
- Dressmakers' pins and common straight pins
- Push pins (thumb tacks) with steel pins
- Hand sewing needles
- Darning needles
- Embroidery needles
- Crochet hooks of iron or steel
How to choose the right subheading
- Decide whether the article is a pin (7319.40) or a needle, hook or similar hand tool (7319.90).
- For pins, identify the type: safety pin, dressmakers' or common pin, or other pin such as a push pin.
- For safety pins, check whether they are mounted on cards or sold loose, since the carded and other lines carry separate codes.
- For needles, confirm that the article is for hand use rather than a machine part.
- Confirm the article is of iron or steel, since the heading is limited to base metal pins and needles.
Often confused with
- Heading 8452Sewing machine needles
Needles made as parts of sewing machines go with the machines, not with hand needles.
- Heading 9018Hypodermic and other medical needles
Medical or veterinary needles are classified as medical instruments.
- Heading 8305Paper clips and staples
Office wire articles of this kind sit in heading 8305.
- Heading 9615Hair pins, bobby pins and curling pins
Hair pins are covered by the personal toilet articles heading.
- Heading 7318Cotter pins and split pins
Fastening pins used with nuts and bolts are classified as screws, bolts and similar articles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for safety pins on cards?
Carded safety pins of iron or steel are classified under 7319.40.20.10. The general (MFN) rate for that line is 4.5%.
What is the duty on dressmakers' and common pins?
Dressmakers' or common pins fall under 7319.40.30.00. The general (MFN) rate is 4.1%.
How do I classify push pins?
Push pins with steel pins are classified under 7319.40.50.10. The general (MFN) rate for that line is Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.
All lines in heading 7319
- 7319.40.20.10Safety pins and other pins / Safety pins / On cards4.5%
- 7319.40.20.50Safety pins and other pins / Safety pins / Other4.5%
- 7319.40.30.00Safety pins and other pins / Dressmakers' or common pins4.1%
- 7319.40.50.10Safety pins and other pins / Push pinsFree
- 7319.40.50.50Safety pins and other pins / OtherFree
- 7319.90.10.00Sewing, darning or embroidery needlesFree
- 7319.90.90.00Other2.9%