Flatwork Fusing Press

A fusing press specifically engineered for bonding interlining fabrics to garment shells using heat and pressure in apparel manufacturing. Classified under HTS 8451.30.00.00 as a fusing press for finishing made-up textile articles. It ensures durable adhesion without adhesives in professional garment production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

8451.40.00Higher: 38.5% vs 35%

If designed for washing or dyeing textiles instead

Heading 8451.40 covers washing, bleaching, or dyeing machines, separate from ironing/fusing equipment.

8516.79.00Lower: 12.7% vs 35%

If incorporating electric heating elements as primary function

Electric heaters or irons not specialized for textile processing classify under Chapter 85 electric machinery.

8462Lower: 14.4% vs 35%

If for parts or accessories rather than complete machines

Individual machine parts are classified under heading 8462 for metalworking or textile machinery parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide fabric compatibility test data to confirm textile-specific fusing function during customs valuation

Document CE or UL certification for heated components to expedite clearance

Avoid common pitfalls by declaring exact temperature/pressure specs to prevent misclassification as garment presses

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