Singer 4423 Heavy Duty Household Sewing Machine from Japan
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 — 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
• 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