Brother Sewing Machine Bobbin Case from China
A metal bobbin case designed specifically for Brother sewing machines, holding the bobbin thread during stitching operations. It falls under HTS 8452.90.20.90 as a specialized other part essential for the tension and feed mechanism of sewing machines. This component is not a needle or furniture but a core functional part.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify compatibility with specific sewing machine models via manufacturer specs to avoid misclassification as universal parts
• Include detailed technical drawings and parts catalogs in documentation to prove dedication to sewing machines
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; bobbin cases often require precise value declarations based on material (metal vs plastic)