Leased Textile Printing Machine
Industrial digital textile printer leased to foreign garment manufacturer, reimported without head replacements or software upgrades. Qualifies for 9801.00.20.00 duty-free status.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If new textile printing machinery
Primary heading for new printing machines, not lease returns
If repair components for institutions
Limited to nonprofit institutional repairs, not commercial leases
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Software version verification; production hour logs; calibration certificates unchanged
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