Sewing Machine (Domestic / Overlocker) — HS Code
Sewing machines — automatic sewing machines for household use
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HS Code
8452 — Sewing machines, other than book-sewing machines
Classification Context
Chapter
Chapter 84 — Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery
Heading
8452 — Sewing machines, other than book-sewing machines
Applicable Rule
GRI 1 — domestic sewing machines are specifically classified under 8452.10
Prior Rulings
EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)
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Domestic sewing machines (including computerised, embroidery, and quilting machines) are classified under 8452.10. Overlocking machines (sergers) are also 8452.10. Industrial sewing machines for garment factories are 8452.21 (automatic) or 8452.29 (other). Embroidery machines with a sewing function are 8452.10. Knitting machines are not sewing machines — they are classified under 8447. Sewing machine accessories (presser feet, bobbins, needles) are 8452.90 or separately under 7319 (sewing needles). The thread, fabric, and patterns sold as a kit with a beginner sewing machine are accessories classified with the machine by essential character.
MFN Duty Rates by Market
European Union
8452.10.11
EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states
United States
8452.10.11
US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods
United Kingdom
8452.10.11
UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN
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Official Sources & References
WCO HS Nomenclature
World Customs Organisation — the international standard behind all HS codes
wcoomd.org
EU TARIC Database
European Commission integrated tariff — EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rates
ec.europa.eu
US HTS Schedule (USITC)
United States International Trade Commission — official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule
hts.usitc.gov
UK Global Tariff (HMRC)
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs — UK Trade Tariff post-Brexit
trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
Disclaimer: Duty rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates sourced from live tariff database and verified April 2026. Actual duties may differ based on country of origin, applicable trade agreements (e.g. GSP, CETA, UK-EU TCA), anti-dumping measures, or changes to tariff schedules. Always verify with the official tariff database of the importing country before making customs declarations.
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