Singer Start 1304 Basic Sewing Machine from China
A compact household sewing machine valued under $20, featuring 6 built-in stitches for basic mending and hemming. Classified under HTS 8452.10.00.10 due to its household design and low unit value, excluding industrial or book-sewing applications. Ideal for beginners learning garment repair.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify unit value with commercial invoice to confirm under $20 threshold; include proof of retail packaging
• Label as 'household type' and ensure no industrial features to avoid reclassification to higher subheadings