Product classification
HS code for Crochet hooks: 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.
Classification of crochet hooks under HS 7319.90
Crochet hooks made of iron or steel are classified under HS code 7319.90. Chapter 73 of the Harmonized System covers articles of iron or steel. Heading 7319 specifically includes sewing needles, knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos, and similar articles for use in the hand. The subheading 7319.90 is a residual category for items within this heading that are not sewing needles (7319.40) or safety pins. The classification is determined by the material composition and the function of the tool. These hooks are designed for manual textile work and are characterized by a notched end used to pull loops of yarn through other loops. If the crochet hook is made of a different material, such as aluminum, plastic, or wood, it must be classified according to its constituent material in their respective chapters (e.g., Chapter 76 for aluminum or Chapter 39 for plastics).
- Covers
- Steel crochet hooks
- Iron crochet needles
- Steel Tunisian crochet hooks
- Ergonomic steel-shaft crochet hooks
- Lace crochet hooks (steel)
- Also under 7319.90
- Schmetz sewing needles
- Clover crochet hooks
- Addi knitting needles
- DMC embroidery needles
Codes often confused with 7319.90
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs when the material is not iron or steel. Aluminum crochet hooks are often incorrectly placed in 7319.90, but they should be classified under HS code 7616.99. Similarly, plastic crochet hooks belong under HS code 3926.90. Another error is classifying them under 8205 as general hand tools; however, heading 7319 is more specific for textile-related hand needles and hooks.
Top exporters and importers of HS 731990 (the code used for crochet hooks), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 731990 (the code used for crochet hooks) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 731990, not only crochet hooks.
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 crochet hooks
Brazil classifies crochet hooks under NCM 7319.90.00: HS 7319.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about crochet hooks
What is the HS code for Crochet hooks?
The HS code for Crochet hooks is 731990 (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).
How do I classify Crochet hooks for customs?
Crochet hooks is classified under HS code 731990 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for steel crochet hooks?
The HS code for crochet hooks made of iron or steel is 7319.90.
What code should be used for wooden crochet hooks?
Wooden crochet hooks are classified under HS code 4421.99 as other articles of wood.
Which countries are the top exporters of crochet hooks (HS 731990)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 731990 (the code used for crochet hooks) 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 crochet hooks (HS 731990)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 731990 (the code used for crochet hooks) 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.
Is the HS code for Crochet hooks the same in all countries?
The base HS code 731990 for Crochet hooks is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for crochet hooks in Brazil?
In Brazil, crochet hooks (HS 731990) is classified under NCM 7319.90.00.