Sewing needles, knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos and similar articles for use in the hand, of iron or steel, other (HS 731990)
Sewing needles, knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos and similar articles for use in the hand, of iron or steel, other (HS 731990) has 3,439 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Nov 2019 and May 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Sewing needles, knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos and similar articles for use in the hand, of iron or steel, other is AISIN WORLD CORP, with 344 shipments, followed by SPINRITE INC and JO ANN STORES LLC. The leading supplier is JIANGYIN JUXIN FANCY YARN CO LTD, with 285 shipments, followed by AISIN SHIROKI CORP and JIANGSU HAITE FASHION CO LTD. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and TURKEY, arriving primarily at NORFOLK, VA. Import volume has declined over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through May 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Sewing needles, knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos and similar articles for use in the hand, of iron or steel, other (HS 731990), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is AISIN SHIROKI CORP → AISIN WORLD CORP with 233 shipments, followed by SOUTHCO TAIWAN LIMITED → SOUTHCO INC (114) and SHIROKI CORP → AISIN WORLD CORP (110).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| AISIN WORLD CORP | 344 |
| SPINRITE INC | 335 |
| JO ANN STORES LLC | 300 |
| SPINRITE YARNS LP | 208 |
| SPINRITE SERVICES INC | 186 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| JIANGYIN JUXIN FANCY YARN CO LTD | 285 |
| AISIN SHIROKI CORP | 233 |
| JIANGSU HAITE FASHION CO LTD | 200 |
| SOUTHCO TAIWAN LIMITED | 114 |
| SHIROKI CORP | 110 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 1,725 |
| TURKEY | 652 |
| JAPAN | 476 |
| TAIWAN | 127 |
| AUSTRALIA | 96 |
| INDIA | 87 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 57 |
| VIET NAM | 49 |
| GERMANY | 47 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 19 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NORFOLK, VA | 886 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 570 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 487 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 486 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 364 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 245 |
| TACOMA, WA | 111 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 80 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 52 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 32 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 731990 — Sewing needles, knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos and similar articles for use in the hand, of iron or steel, other. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
Frequently asked questions about importing Sewing needles, knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos and similar articles for use in the hand, of iron or steel, other
Who imports Sewing needles, knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos and similar articles for use in the hand, of iron or steel, other (HS 731990)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Sewing needles, knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos and similar articles for use in the hand, of iron or steel, other include AISIN WORLD CORP, SPINRITE INC, JO ANN STORES LLC, SPINRITE YARNS LP, and SPINRITE SERVICES INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Sewing needles, knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos and similar articles for use in the hand, of iron or steel, other?
AISIN WORLD CORP is the largest U.S. importer of Sewing needles, knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos and similar articles for use in the hand, of iron or steel, other (HS 731990), with 344 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Sewing needles, knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos and similar articles for use in the hand, of iron or steel, other?
Leading suppliers shipping Sewing needles, knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos and similar articles for use in the hand, of iron or steel, other (HS 731990) to the U.S. include JIANGYIN JUXIN FANCY YARN CO LTD, AISIN SHIROKI CORP, JIANGSU HAITE FASHION CO LTD, SOUTHCO TAIWAN LIMITED, and SHIROKI CORP.
How many U.S. shipments of Sewing needles, knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos and similar articles for use in the hand, of iron or steel, other are there?
ImportDoor has 3,439 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 731990, spanning Nov 2019 to May 2026.
Where is Sewing needles, knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos and similar articles for use in the hand, of iron or steel, other imported from?
Sewing needles, knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos and similar articles for use in the hand, of iron or steel, other is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, TURKEY, and JAPAN.
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