Brother S-7300A Cylinder Bed Sewing Machine from Japan
The Brother S-7300A features a cylinder bed design ideal for sewing tubular items such as cuffs, collars, and small leather goods in apparel manufacturing. Classified under HTS 8452.29.90.00 as 'other' sewing machines, it excludes specialized automatic or household types. Its industrial application for precise curved seams justifies this tariff placement.
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 operator manuals and HS classification rulings to distinguish from upholstery machines
• Ensure proper labeling of stitch type (lockstitch) to prevent misclassification as overlock
• Bundle with custom stands only if designed specifically; otherwise declare separately