Brother Home Sewing Machine Needle Plate from Japan
The needle plate on Brother household sewing machines guides fabric under the needle and supports straight stitching. Classified under HTS 8452.90.20.10 for its role as a critical wear part in domestic models used for quilting and apparel making.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide OEM part numbers and user manuals showing household compatibility during customs entry
• Label packages as 'parts for consumer sewing machines only' to comply with statistical notes