Product classification
HS code for Industrial sewing needles: 8452.30
Sewing machine needles.
Classification of industrial sewing needles under HS 8452.30
Industrial sewing needles are classified under HS code 8452.30. This classification is straightforward because Chapter 84 covers machinery and mechanical appliances, and heading 8452 specifically addresses sewing machines. Subheading 8452.30 is dedicated exclusively to needles used in these machines. Unlike hand-sewing needles, industrial needles are designed with specific shanks and eyes to fit into high-speed automated equipment. The classification remains consistent regardless of the needle's size, point style (such as ball point or wedge point), or the specific type of industrial sewing machine it is intended for.
- Covers
- Lockstitch machine needles
- Overlock and serger needles
- Industrial embroidery machine needles
- Heavy-duty leather sewing needles
- Blind stitch machine needles
- Double-needle system needles
- Also under 8452.30
- Schmetz needles
- Organ needles
- Groz-Beckert needles
- Klasse needles
- Singer needles
Codes often confused with 8452.30
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is HS code 7319.90, which covers hand sewing needles, safety pins, and similar articles of iron or steel. Because industrial needles are made of steel, importers often look to Chapter 73, but the functional relationship to machinery dictates classification in Chapter 84. Another error involves HS code 8452.90, which covers other parts of sewing machines; however, because needles have their own specific subheading (8452.30), they must be classified there rather than under the general parts category.
Top exporters and importers of HS 845230 (the code used for industrial sewing needles), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 845230 (the code used for industrial sewing needles) in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Singapore, with 17% 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 845230, not only industrial sewing needles.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$70M 33% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Singapore $38M 17% of world exports
- 3 China $27M 13% of world exports
World total: $215M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Singapore $35M 17% of world imports
- 2 China $33M 16% of world imports
- 3 India $10M 5.0% 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 industrial sewing needles
Brazil classifies industrial sewing needles under NCM 8452.30.00: HS 8452.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about industrial sewing needles
What is the HS code for Industrial sewing needles?
The HS code for Industrial sewing needles is 845230 (Sewing machine needles). The specific HS code for sewing machine needles, including industrial types, is 8452.30.
How do I classify Industrial sewing needles for customs?
Industrial sewing needles is classified under HS code 845230 — Sewing machine needles. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are needles for household sewing machines classified differently?
No, HS code 8452.30 covers all sewing machine needles, whether they are intended for household use or high-speed industrial production.
Which countries are the top exporters of industrial sewing needles (HS 845230)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 845230 (the code used for industrial sewing needles) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $70M, 33% of world exports), Singapore ($38M) and China ($27M). World exports came to about $215M, 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 industrial sewing needles (HS 845230)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 845230 (the code used for industrial sewing needles) in UN Comtrade data were Singapore ($35M, 17% of world imports), China ($33M) and India ($10M). 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 Industrial sewing needles the same in all countries?
The base HS code 845230 for Industrial sewing needles 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 industrial sewing needles in Brazil?
In Brazil, industrial sewing needles (HS 845230) is classified under NCM 8452.30.00.