HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7319.90 – Sewing and knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos and similar articles, for use in the hand, not elsewhere specified or included, of iron or steel
HS code 7319.90 is the 6-digit subheading for sewing and knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos and similar articles, for use in the hand, not elsewhere specified or included, of iron or steel. It is used for hand sewing needles, machine sewing needles (for hand use), knitting needles, crochet hooks and embroidery needles.
What HS 7319.90 covers
This comprehensive HS code covers a variety of hand-operated tools made from iron or steel, primarily used in textile arts, crafts, and sewing. It includes essential items like hand sewing needles, knitting needles, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos, and bodkins, which are fundamental to garment manufacturing, tailoring, and hobby crafts worldwide. These articles are characterized by their precision, specific shapes, and finishes designed for manipulating threads and fabrics with accuracy and ease. International trade is robust, driven by the global textile and apparel industry, as well as the thriving craft and hobby market, which demands a constant supply of high-quality tools. Importers include garment factories, textile wholesalers, craft supply distributors, and retail chains. Exporters are specialized manufacturers, often with a long history of producing fine metal tools, focusing on quality, durability, and ergonomic design to cater to both professional and amateur users. Key considerations for trade involve material grade (e.g., tempered steel), tip sharpness, eye size, length, gauge, and surface finish (e.g., nickel-plated, polished) to ensure smooth operation and longevity.
- Covers
- Hand sewing needles
- Machine sewing needles (for hand use)
- Knitting needles
- Crochet hooks
- Embroidery needles
- Darning needles
- Bodkins
- Tapestry needles
- Examples
- Schmetz sewing needles
- Clover crochet hooks
- Addi knitting needles
- DMC embroidery needles
Codes often confused with 7319.90
Common mistake. Can be confused with industrial machine needles (which fall under different chapters, e.g., 8448) or other small metal tools, but 731990 is specifically for hand-use needles and similar articles.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 731990, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 731990 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 54% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Dominican Republic, with 9.3% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $110M 54% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $15M 7.4% of world exports
- 3 India $9.6M 4.7% of world exports
World total: $205M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Dominican Republic $19M 9.3% of world imports
- 2 Malaysia $19M 9.3% of world imports
- 3 India $17M 8.5% of world imports
World total: $205M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 7319.90
Brazil does not split HS 7319.90: its NCM code is 7319.90.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 73.19 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 7319.90
What is HS code 731990?
HS code 731990 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Sewing and knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos and similar articles, for use in the hand, not elsewhere specified or included, of iron or steel. This comprehensive HS code covers a variety of hand-operated tools made from iron or steel, primarily used in textile arts, crafts, and sewing. It includes essential items like hand sewing needles, knitting needles, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos, and bodkins, which are fundamental to garment manufacturing, tailoring, and hobby crafts worldwide. These articles are characterized by their precision, specific shapes, and finishes designed for manipulating threads and fabrics with accuracy and ease. International trade is robust, driven by the global textile and apparel industry, as well as the thriving craft and hobby market, which demands a constant supply of high-quality tools. Importers include garment factories, textile wholesalers, craft supply distributors, and retail chains. Exporters are specialized manufacturers, often with a long history of producing fine metal tools, focusing on quality, durability, and ergonomic design to cater to both professional and amateur users. Key considerations for trade involve material grade (e.g., tempered steel), tip sharpness, eye size, length, gauge, and surface finish (e.g., nickel-plated, polished) to ensure smooth operation and longevity.
What products fall under HS code 731990?
Hand sewing needles, machine sewing needles (for hand use), knitting needles, crochet hooks, embroidery needles, darning needles, bodkins, tapestry needles
What are common misclassifications for HS code 731990?
Can be confused with industrial machine needles (which fall under different chapters, e.g., 8448) or other small metal tools, but 731990 is specifically for hand-use needles and similar articles.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 731990?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 731990 in UN Comtrade data were China ($110M, 54% of world exports), Malaysia ($15M) and India ($9.6M). World exports came to about $205M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 731990?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 731990 in UN Comtrade data were the Dominican Republic ($19M, 9.3% of world imports), Malaysia ($19M) and India ($17M). World imports came to about $205M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 731990 structured?
HS code 731990 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (73) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (19) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 731990?
In Brazil, HS code 731990 is NCM 7319.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.