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

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Heading 8452 covers sewing machines other than the book-sewing machines of heading 8440, together with furniture, bases and covers designed for sewing machines, sewing machine needles, and parts. The heading splits first by machine type: household sewing machines, other sewing machines (further split into automatic units and other, with a separate line for machines designed to join footwear soles to uppers), needles, and then parts and furniture. Most lines carry a Free general (MFN) rate; the exception is furniture, bases and covers for sewing machines and parts thereof at 2.5%.

Products in this heading

Household sewing machines for home use
Industrial lockstitch sewing machines
Overlock and serger machines
Automatic sewing units built to join footwear soles to uppers
Sewing machine needles
Sewing machine tables, cabinets and covers
Bobbin cases, presser feet and other sewing machine parts

How to choose the right subheading

Decide whether the machine is of the household type or is another (industrial or commercial) sewing machine.
For non-household machines, decide whether the unit is automatic or not.
Check whether the machine is specially designed to join footwear soles to uppers, which has its own lines under both automatic and other.
If the item is not a machine, decide whether it is a needle, furniture, a base or cover, or another part.
For other parts, decide whether they are for household machines or for other machines.

Often confused with

Book-sewing machines
Bookbinding and book-sewing machinery is named in heading 8440 and is excluded from 8452 by the heading text.
Heading 8440
Hosiery needles and knitting machine needles
Needles used on knitting machines are parts of heading 8447 machines and fall in 8448, not the sewing machine needles of 8452.
Heading 8448
Machinery for making or repairing footwear, other than sewing machines
Heading 8453 covers footwear-making machinery other than sewing machines, so only sewing machines for joining soles to uppers stay in 8452.
Heading 8453
Household or laundry-type washing machines
Washers are a separate household appliance heading and are not sewing machines.
Heading 8450
Ironing and pressing machines for garments
Pressing and finishing equipment for textile articles is classified in 8451.
Heading 8451

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a household sewing machine?

Household sewing machines valued not over $20 each are classified in 8452.10.00.10 and other household sewing machines in 8452.10.00.90. Both carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.

What is the duty on sewing machine needles?

Sewing machine needles are classified in 8452.30.00.00. The general (MFN) rate is Free.

What is the duty on sewing machine tables, bases and covers?

Furniture, bases and covers for sewing machines, and parts thereof, are classified in 8452.90.10.00. The general (MFN) rate is 2.5%.

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.