Pfaff 138-3 Blindstitch Industrial Sewing Machine from China
The Pfaff 138-3 is built for creating nearly invisible blind hems on trousers, shirts, and dresses in high-volume production. It qualifies for HTS 8452.29.90.00 as an other non-automatic industrial sewing machine, distinct from enumerated specialty types like overlock or buttonhole machines. This supports efficient garment finishing without visible stitching.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Document stitch visibility tests to confirm blindstitch function and industrial speed ratings
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as household if speed exceeds 1500 SPM
• Declare motor horsepower accurately for valuation and quota checks