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Portable Sewing Machine Carrying Case Base

A lightweight aluminum base with molded compartments for portable sewing machines, doubling as a carrying case bottom for travel. It is a base specially designed for domestic sewing machines, qualifying under tariff item 8452.90.10.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China9%—9%
🇲🇽Mexico9%—9%
🇺🇸United States9%—9%
🇩🇪Germany9%—9%
🇯🇵Japan9%—9%
PGA flags (1)Show detailsHCConsumer Products SafetyMay be required
  • HC

    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 8452901000; Equal To 8452901000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).

CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4202.12.10Higher: 11% vs 9%

If the base is primarily a carrying case with compartments

Cases with outer surface of plastics or textiles fall under heading 42.02.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm the base is specifically designed for portable sewing machines, not a general carrying case

• Include the make and model compatibility

• If the base is part of a carrying case, ensure it is classified as a sewing machine base, not a general case

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