Chapter 84 · Machinery and mechanical appliances; computers · Section 16
HS Code 8448.51
Sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches
Heading 8448: 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)
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 8448.51
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8448.51.10 |
Sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches > Needles for knitting machines > Latch needles |
Free | - | $2/1,000 + 60% | thousands |
| 8448.51.20 |
Sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches > Needles for knitting machines > Spring-beard needles |
Free | - | $1.50/1,000 + 50% | thousands |
| 8448.51.30 |
Sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches > Needles for knitting machines > Other |
Free | - | $1.15/1,000 + 40% | thousands |
| 8448.51.50 |
Sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches > Needles for knitting machines > Other |
Free | - | 40% | No. |
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European Union - CN codes under 8448.51
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 8448 51 90 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8448 51 10 | Sinkers | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8448 51 00 | Sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 8448.51
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 8448 51 00 00 | Sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8448 51 10 00 | Sinkers | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8448 51 90 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 8448
The subheadings immediately before and after 8448.51 in chapter 84.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 8448.51.
What is HS code 8448.51?
HS code 8448.51 covers: Sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches. It belongs to chapter 84 (Machinery and mechanical appliances; computers) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 8448.51?
The US general (normal trade relations) rates under this subheading range: Free. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 8448.51?
The UK extends 8448.51 to 3 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 8448510000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.