Juki DDL-8700H Lockstitch Industrial Sewing Machine from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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