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Textile Printer Vacuum Table from Japan

A slotted vacuum table surface that holds fabric flat during screen printing, integrated into flatbed textile machines of heading 8442. Porous aluminum design with manifold for uniform suction. Prevents puckering for perfect print registration.

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

• CFM ratings and slot patterns must reference machine blueprints

• Seal integrity tests required for customs inspection

• Match table size precisely to avoid incomplete machine classification