Yamato AZ8500HS Feed-Off-The-Arm Sleeve Setter from China
The Yamato AZ8500HS automates sleeve attachment on shirts with precise feed-off-the-arm mechanism for high-volume apparel lines. Under HTS 8452.29.90.00 as other sewing machines, it serves industrial garment assembly without full automation programming. This boosts productivity in ready-to-wear manufacturing.
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 cycle time specs to justify industrial over semi-automatic classification
• Declare as complete unit; disassembled parts risk parts classification
• Monitor Section 301 tariffs if Chinese origin