Singer 4423 Heavy Duty Household Sewing Machine from China
A heavy-duty model suitable for household users tackling thicker fabrics, with 23 built-in stitches, high sewing speed of 1100 SPM, and metal internal frame. Classified under HTS 8452.10.00.90 as a household sewing machine 'other' than basic or specialized types, due to its consumer retail packaging and features optimized for home use rather than factory production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide evidence of household classification via marketing materials showing retail sale channels like big-box stores, not industrial suppliers
• Check for UL or ETL safety marks required for US household appliances; lack thereof can trigger FDA or CPSC holds