Curtain Pleat Ironing Machine from Japan
Specialized machine for creating and setting pleats in curtain fabrics through heated pressing molds. Falls under HTS 8451.30.00.00 as ironing equipment for made-up textile articles like window treatments. Ensures permanent, professional pleat formation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Submit mold design drawings showing textile pleating function for accurate HTS verification
• Ensure packaging indicates industrial textile use to prevent retail good misclassification
• Watch for valuation adjustments on custom pleat dies imported with the machine