Juki DDL-8700H Lockstitch Industrial Sewing Machine from China
The Juki DDL-8700H is a high-speed single-needle lockstitch machine designed for sewing medium-weight materials like denim and canvas in garment factories. It falls under HTS 8452.29.90.00 as an other sewing machine, specifically a flat-bed lockstitch model not enumerated elsewhere in the subheading for specialized types. This classification covers industrial machines used in apparel production beyond household or automatic variants.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify CE marking and compliance with ISO 9001 standards for industrial safety to avoid customs holds
• Include detailed technical specs and end-use certificates to confirm industrial classification over household
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on Asian-origin sewing machines; declare voltage specs accurately