Find HS Code and trade information for diy embroidery

DIY Embroidery

Definition: DIY (Do It Yourself) embroidery encompasses the craft of decorating fabric or other materials with needle and thread, undertaken as a personal hobby or creative project rather than through professional services. It involves creating patterns and designs using various embroidery stitches.

Materials:

• Fabric: Common choices include cotton, linen, muslin, and canvas. The fabric's weave influences the suitability of different stitches.
• Embroidery Floss/Thread: Typically made of cotton, silk, wool, or synthetic fibers. Available in a wide range of colors and weights (strands).
• Needles: Embroidery needles have a larger eye to accommodate embroidery floss. Sizes vary based on fabric and floss weight.
• Embroidery Hoop: Used to keep the fabric taut while stitching. Available in wood, plastic, or metal.
• Scissors: Small, sharp scissors are essential for precise thread trimming.
• Patterns/Designs: Can be transferred to fabric using various methods (see Usage Scenarios).
• Optional: Stabilizer (to prevent fabric puckering), water-soluble pens, lightboxes, transfer paper, various embellishments (beads, sequins, etc.).

Purpose:

• Decoration: Personalizing clothing, home décor items (pillows, wall hangings, towels), accessories (bags, hats).
• Artistic Expression: Creating unique artwork and designs.
• Relaxation & Mindfulness: The repetitive nature of stitching can be calming and therapeutic.
• Gifting: Handmade embroidered items make personalized and thoughtful gifts.

Function:

Embroidery functions primarily as a decorative technique, adding texture, color, and visual interest to a base fabric. The stitches themselves create the design and can be combined to achieve various effects (e.g., shading, outlining, filling areas). The durability of the embroidery depends on the stitch type, thread quality, and fabric used.

Usage Scenarios:

• Clothing Embellishment: Adding designs to jeans, jackets, t-shirts, dresses, and other garments.
• Home Décor: Creating wall art, pillow covers, tablecloths, curtains, and decorative hoops.
• Accessories: Personalizing bags, hats, scarves, and other accessories.
• Monogramming: Adding initials or names to items.
• Pattern Transfer Methods:
  • Tracing: Using a lightbox to trace a design onto fabric.
  • Transfer Paper: Using special transfer paper to iron a design onto fabric.
  • Freehand: Drawing directly onto the fabric with a water-soluble pen.
  • Printable Stabilizer: Printing a design onto water-soluble stabilizer, adhering it to fabric, and stitching through it.

Common Types (Stitches):

• Running Stitch: A basic stitch used for outlining and creating dashed lines.
• Back Stitch: Creates a solid line, often used for outlining.
• Satin Stitch: Creates a smooth, filled area.
• French Knot: Creates a small, decorative knot.
• Chain Stitch: Creates a chain-like line, often used for outlining and filling.
• Stem Stitch: Used for creating stems and outlines.
• Cross Stitch: Forms X-shaped stitches, commonly used for counted embroidery.
• Split Stitch: Creates a textured line.
• Lazy Daisy Stitch: Creates petal-like shapes.
• Blanket Stitch: Used for edging fabric.

The declared goods, "diy embroidery," refer to sets intended for creating textile articles such as rugs, tapestries, tablecloths, or napkins through needlecraft. These sets typically include woven fabric and yarn, and may contain accessories.

The following HS codes are relevant based on the provided reference material:

• 6308000010: This HS code covers needlecraft sets consisting of woven fabric and yarn, whether or not with accessories, for making up into rugs, tapestries, embroidered tablecloths or napkins, or similar textile articles, put up in packings for retail sale, containing wool yarn.

  • 63: Chapter 63 – Other made up textile articles; sets for embroidery.
  • 08: Heading 08 – Other made up articles, including dress patterns.
  • 000010: Subheading 000010 – Specifically for sets containing wool yarn. The total tax rate is 48.9%, comprised of a 11.4% base tariff, a 7.5% additional tariff, and a 30% additional tariff effective April 2, 2025.

• 6308000020: This HS code covers needlecraft sets consisting of woven fabric and yarn, whether or not with accessories, for making up into rugs, tapestries, embroidered tablecloths or napkins, or similar textile articles, put up in packings for retail sale, other than those containing wool yarn.

  • 63: Chapter 63 – Other made up textile articles; sets for embroidery.
  • 08: Heading 08 – Other made up articles, including dress patterns.
  • 000020: Subheading 000020 – Specifically for sets not containing wool yarn. The total tax rate is 48.9%, comprised of a 11.4% base tariff, a 7.5% additional tariff, and a 30% additional tariff effective April 2, 2025.

It is important to determine whether the sets contain wool yarn to correctly classify the goods under either 6308000010 or 6308000020. Both HS codes are subject to a total tax rate of 48.9% as of the provided information, with changes to the additional tariff effective April 2, 2025.