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HS code for hem stitching machines
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “hem stitching machines” points to heading 8452: sewing machines, other than book-sewing machines of heading 8440; furniture, bases and covers specially designed for sewing machines; sewing machine needles. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
The UK Global Tariff divides 8452 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 8452 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is between 2.7% and 9.7%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 8452 into 10 tariff lines; the duty is between 2.7% and 9.7% (average 4.2%).
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 7 tariff lines 
EU 2.7% – 9.7% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines · average 4.6% 
Türkiye 2.7% – 9.7% Third-country duty 10 tariff lines · average 4.2% 
USA Free – 2.5% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines · average 0.3% 
Canada Free – 9% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines · average 1.3% 
Mexico Free – 15% Third-country duty 17 tariff lines · average 1.2% 
Brazil Free – 20% Third-country duty 21 tariff lines · average 10.6% 
Argentina Free – 20% Third-country duty 32 tariff lines · average 11% 
Peru Free – 11% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines · average 3.1% 
New Zealand Free – 5% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines · average 0.7% 
Japan Free Third-country duty 11 tariff lines 
Taiwan 2% – 5% Third-country duty 17 tariff lines · average 2.8% 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 8 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 5 tariff lines 
Norway Free Third-country duty 5 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free Third-country duty 7 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for hem stitching machines?
Hem stitching machines are classified under 8452 (Sewing machines) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.