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| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9605000000 | Doc | 38.1% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8214909000 | Doc | 1.4¢ each + 3.2%+30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6307909882 | Doc | 37.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6307909884 | Doc | 37.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6308000010 | Doc | 48.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6308000020 | Doc | 48.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8304000000 | Doc | 33.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6304996040 | Doc | 33.2% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6304996030 | Doc | 33.2% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3926903300 | Doc | 36.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3926903500 | Doc | 44.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3923900080 | Doc | 58.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8452300000 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8452902010 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8440100000 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8440900000 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
A sewing kit is a collection of tools used for hand sewing. It typically contains items needed to repair or create garments, upholstery, and other textiles.
Materials
Sewing kits are generally contained within a box, pouch, or case made of materials such as:
- Plastic: Lightweight and durable, often used for basic kits.
- Metal: Provides greater protection and a more professional appearance.
- Fabric: Commonly used for pouches and cases, often with a padded interior.
- Wood: Used for decorative boxes, providing a classic aesthetic.
The tools themselves are made from a variety of materials:
- Steel: Needles, pins, and scissors are typically made of steel for sharpness and durability.
- Thread: Commonly made of polyester, cotton, silk, or nylon.
- Plastic/Wood: Used for bobbins, seam rippers, and other small tools.
Purpose
The primary purpose of a sewing kit is to provide a means for:
- Repairing clothing: Mending tears, replacing buttons, fixing hems.
- Alterations: Adjusting the fit of garments.
- Creating handmade items: Embroidery, quilting, small crafts.
- Temporary fixes: Quick repairs while traveling or away from a sewing machine.
Function
A sewing kit functions by providing the necessary tools to join fabrics together using stitches. Key functions include:
- Cutting fabric: Scissors or thread cutters are used to trim excess material.
- Creating holes in fabric: Needles pierce the fabric to allow thread to pass through.
- Joining fabrics: Thread is pulled through the fabric to create stitches, securing the material.
- Measuring and marking: Measuring tape and fabric chalk are used to ensure accurate sewing.
- Removing stitches: Seam rippers are used to undo unwanted stitches.
Usage Scenarios
Sewing kits are useful in a wide variety of situations:
- Home use: For general clothing repairs and alterations.
- Travel: For emergency repairs while away from home.
- Emergency preparedness: Included in first aid or survival kits.
- Crafting: For embroidery, quilting, and other textile arts.
- School/Education: Teaching basic sewing skills.
Common Types & Contents
Sewing kits vary in size and complexity. Common contents include:
- Needles: Various sizes and types for different fabrics. (e.g., sharps, ballpoint, embroidery needles)
- Thread: A selection of colors to match common fabric shades.
- Scissors: Small, sharp scissors for cutting thread and fabric.
- Seam Ripper: For removing stitches.
- Measuring Tape: For taking body measurements and fabric dimensions.
- Pins: For holding fabric layers together.
- Thimble: To protect the finger while hand sewing.
- Bobbin: For winding thread.
- Fabric Chalk/Marker: For marking fabric.
- Button(s): A small assortment of common buttons.
- Safety Pins: For temporary fixes.
- Needle Threader: Assists with threading needles.
A sewing kit typically comprises items used for mending or constructing textiles, including needles, thread, scissors, and often buttons or other fasteners. These kits are designed for both household and travel use.
The following HS codes are relevant to sewing kits, based on the provided reference material:
- 8452300000: This code covers Sewing machines, other than book-sewing machines of heading 8440; furniture, bases and covers specially designed for sewing machines; sewing machine needles; parts thereof. Specifically, it includes Sewing machine needles. While a basic kit doesn't include a machine, needles are a core component.
- 8452902010: This code covers Sewing machines, other than book-sewing machines of heading 8440; furniture, bases and covers specially designed for sewing machines; sewing machine needles; parts thereof. More specifically, it includes Furniture, bases and covers for sewing machines, and parts thereof; other parts of sewing machines Of household machines. If the kit includes a base or cover for a sewing machine, this code applies.
- 9605000000: This code covers Travel sets for personal toilet, sewing or shoe or clothes cleaning (other than manicure and pedicure sets of heading 8214). This is directly applicable to sewing kits intended for travel. The base tariff is 8.1%, with no additional tariff currently, but a 30.0% additional tariff will be applied after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 38.1%.
- 8214909000: This code covers Other articles of cutlery (for example, hair clippers, butchers' or kitchen cleavers, chopping or mincing knives, paper knives); manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files); base metal parts thereof: Other: Other (including parts). This could apply if the kit contains scissors or other cutting tools. The base tariff is 1.4¢ each + 3.2%, with an additional 30.0% tariff after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 1.4¢ each + 3.2% + 30.0%.
Regarding HS code 9605000000, please note the additional tariff of 30.0% will be applied after April 2, 2025.