Book Sewing Machine from Japan
A book sewing machine uses thread to stitch signatures together along the spine before casing-in, ideal for hardcover books requiring durable binding. Classified under HTS 8440.10.00.00 as explicit book-sewing machinery for professional binderies. It handles folded sheets into sewn book blocks.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide evidence of sewing mechanism to distinguish from gluing machines
• Document voltage requirements to comply with import electrical standards