Typical 134-Style Feed-Off-Arm Pocket Hemmer from China
The Typical 134 is a specialized feed-off-arm machine for hemming jeans pockets with precise double-needle stitching. Under HTS 8452.29.90.00 as other sewing machines, it serves industrial denim production without falling into automatic or specific enumerated categories. Its arm design allows pocket manipulation for uniform hems.
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
• Include blueprints showing feed mechanism to differentiate from standard lockstitch
• Certify for apparel end-use to avoid machinery quotas
• Check for preferential treatment under USMCA if North American origin