Pfaff 138-3 Blindstitch Industrial Sewing Machine from Japan
The Pfaff 138-3 is a blindstitch industrial sewing machine used for creating nearly invisible hems on trousers, shirts, and dresses in high-volume production. It is a non-automatic industrial sewing machine, not of the household type, and is classifiable under tariff item 8452.29.00 as 'Other sewing machines'.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Consumer Products Safety · May be required
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 8452290000; Equal To 8452290000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Confirm the machine is non-automatic to avoid misclassification under automatic sewing machine headings
• Ensure the machine is for industrial use and not household
• Keep the model number and specifications for CBSA verification