Singer Heavy Duty 4452 Sewing Machine from Japan
A robust household sewing machine capable of 1,100 stitches per minute, with 32 built-in stitches and heavy-duty metal frame for home sewing of thick fabrics like denim. Falls under HTS 8452.10.00 due to its design for household use despite 'heavy duty' marketing. Includes top drop-in bobbin for easy home maintenance.
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 end-use (e.g
• retail packaging, wattage under 100W) to prevent misclassification as industrial
• Ensure voltage compatibility documentation (110-120V for US) and FCC compliance for electronic components
• Watch for auto-classification errors if packed with needles; needles alone go to 8448.51