Code 8448 51 · Heading 8448

Sinkers, needles and similar loop-forming goods for machines under heading 8447

This code covers sinkers, needles and similar goods used to form loops in machines under heading 8447. The item must be for loop formation in one of these machines.

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A sinker for loop formation in a machine under heading 8447
A needle for loop formation in a machine under heading 8447

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Sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches, for machines of heading 8447

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Step 1 · Section XVI Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equ…
Is the product a machine, apparatus or mechanical tool, or is it electrical equipment, a sound recorder or player, or a television image and sound recorder or player?
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Step 2 · Chapter 84 Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical… 1 of 2 chapters in section XVI
What is the machine, appliance or part specifically designed to do?
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Step 3 · Heading 8448 Auxiliary machinery for use with machines of headin… 48 of 86 headings under chapter 84
What is the item: a shaft or jacquard machine or a jacquard-card machine; another auxiliary machine or apparatus; a part or accessory for chemical-fibre machines; card clothing; another part or accessory for textile-fibre machines; a spindle or spindle flyer; another part or accessory for yarn-making machines; a weaving part or accessory; or a knitting-machine part or accessory?
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Step 4 · Subheading 8448 51 Sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming… 10 of 11 subheadings under heading 8448
Is the item a sinker for loop formation, or a needle or similar good for loop formation, for a machine under heading 8447?

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Export to Norway

What Norwegian customs charges when goods like these are imported into Norway.

84.48.5100

Sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU origin to use this rate.

Norwegian tariff data version 1.5/1.2, last checked Aug. 3, 2026.

Contains data from Norwegian Customs (data.toll.no), licensed under CC BY 4.0, adapted for display.

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Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.

These rates apply in Great Britain. Different rules may apply for goods entering Northern Ireland.

UK tariff data version v4.0.1576, last checked Aug. 3, 2026.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Source: UK Department for Business and Trade (data.api.trade.gov.uk).

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Duty rates shown here are estimates, read from official EU / Danish, Norwegian and UK tariff data for orientation only. Confirm the current rate with SKAT, TARIC, Norwegian Customs or the UK Online Trade Tariff before you file. The rate you pay can also depend on the country of origin. These are base customs duties only: import VAT, excise duties, anti-dumping duties and safeguard or quota measures are not included.