Product classification
HS code for Sewing machine needles: 8452.30
Sewing machine needles.
Classification of sewing machine needles under HS 8452.30
Sewing machine needles are classified under HS code 8452.30. This code is part of Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8452 is dedicated to sewing machines, other than book-sewing machines of heading 8440; furniture, bases, and covers specially designed for sewing machines; and sewing machine needles. Unlike hand-sewing needles, which are classified based on their material (usually steel) in Chapter 73, sewing machine needles are classified by their function as a component of a mechanical appliance. These needles are precision-engineered tools with a specific shank design to fit into the needle bar of a machine. The classification applies to needles for both domestic and industrial sewing machines, regardless of the needle size, point style (such as ballpoint or sharp), or the material being sewn (leather, denim, or silk).
- Covers
- Standard domestic sewing machine needles
- Industrial sewing machine needles
- Overlock (serger) machine needles
- Embroidery machine needles
- Twin and triple sewing machine 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, bodkins, and similar articles of iron or steel. It is vital to distinguish between manual tools and machine components. Another error involves HS code 8452.90, which is for "other parts" of sewing machines. Because needles are specifically named in their own subheading (8452.30), they must be classified there rather than in the general parts category, following the principle that specific subheadings take precedence.
Top exporters and importers of HS 845230 (the code used for sewing machine needles), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 845230 (the code used for sewing machine 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 sewing machine 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 sewing machine needles
Brazil classifies sewing machine 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 sewing machine needles
What is the HS code for Sewing machine needles?
The HS code for Sewing machine needles is 845230 (Sewing machine needles). The HS code for all types of sewing machine needles is 8452.30.
How do I classify Sewing machine needles for customs?
Sewing machine needles is classified under HS code 845230 — Sewing machine needles. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are needles for industrial machines classified differently than domestic ones?
No, both industrial and domestic sewing machine needles fall under the same HS code, 8452.30, as the code does not differentiate based on the machine's scale or intended use.
Which countries are the top exporters of sewing machine needles (HS 845230)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 845230 (the code used for sewing machine 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 sewing machine needles (HS 845230)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 845230 (the code used for sewing machine 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 Sewing machine needles the same in all countries?
The base HS code 845230 for Sewing machine 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 sewing machine needles in Brazil?
In Brazil, sewing machine needles (HS 845230) is classified under NCM 8452.30.00.