Any textile machine or machinery or part thereof, solely for the instruction of students
Articles imported for the use of any public library, any other public institution or any nonprofit institution established for educational, scientific, literary or philosophical purposes, or for the encouragement of the fine arts: > Any textile machine or machinery or part thereof, solely for the instruction of students
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 9810.00.50.00
Brother CS6000i Computerized Sewing Machine
This computerized sewing machine features 60 built-in stitches and is designed for educational use in textile classrooms. It falls under HTS 9810.00.50.00 as it's imported specifically for student instruction in sewing techniques and garment construction at nonprofit educational institutions. The machine's instructional features like automatic needle threading make it ideal for hands-on learning.
Juki DDL-8700 Industrial Straight Stitch Sewing Machine
A professional-grade single-needle lockstitch machine used in textile vocational training programs. Classified under HTS 9810.00.50.00 when imported for student instruction in industrial sewing operations at public vocational schools. Perfect for teaching professional garment construction techniques.
Toyota GH-010 Industrial Overlock Machine
Three-thread overlock machine essential for teaching seam finishing techniques in textile education. Qualifies under HTS 9810.00.50.00 when imported solely for student instruction at nonprofit fashion design schools. Students learn professional edge finishing critical for garment quality.
Union Special 35800 Cylinder Bed Sewing Machine
Specialized cylinder bed machine for teaching pocket setting and small circular sewing in textile programs. Falls under HTS 9810.00.50.00 for exclusive student instruction at technical colleges. Essential for vocational training in advanced garment construction.
Pfaff 138 Sewing Machine Head
Complete sewing machine head imported for student instruction in textile machine maintenance and operation. Classifies under HTS 9810.00.50.00 when used exclusively in nonprofit technical school programs teaching industrial sewing equipment servicing.
Artisan 618BL Buttonhole Sewing Machine
Programmable buttonhole machine for teaching precision buttonhole construction in fashion design courses. Qualifies for HTS 9810.00.50.00 duty-free entry when imported solely for student instruction at public universities. Critical for garment finishing education.
Reece S3B3 Automatic Button Sewing Machine
High-speed automatic button sewer used in textile education for teaching industrial button attachment techniques. Imported under HTS 9810.00.50.00 specifically for student instruction in vocational sewing programs at community colleges.
Lectra Vector Fabric Cutting Machine
Computer-controlled automated fabric cutter for teaching modern apparel pattern cutting in textile design programs. Classifies under HTS 9810.00.50.00 when imported exclusively for student instruction at nonprofit fashion institutes. Essential for CAD/CAM textile education.
Gerber Accumark Pattern Design System
Advanced pattern making software and digitizing system for textile design education. Qualifies under HTS 9810.00.50.00 for exclusive use in teaching computerized pattern development to students at public technical schools.
Groz-Beckert Sewing Machine Needles Assortment
Professional sewing machine needles assortment for textile machine instruction laboratories. Imported under HTS 9810.00.50.00 specifically for student training in needle selection and machine setup at vocational schools.
Pfaff 3621 Feed-off-the-Arm Cylinder Machine
Specialized cylinder arm machine for teaching sleeve setting and difficult sewing operations. Falls under HTS 9810.00.50.00 for student instruction in advanced garment construction at nonprofit fashion institutes.
Dürkopp Adler 550 Feed Mechanism Assembly
Replacement feed mechanism for teaching textile machine repair and adjustment. Classified under HTS 9810.00.50.00 when imported specifically for student disassembly and reassembly instruction in machine maintenance courses.
Yamato AZ8500 Coverstitch Machine
Industrial coverstitch machine for teaching knitwear hemming and decorative stitching. Qualifies under HTS 9810.00.50.00 for exclusive student use in activewear construction courses at public colleges.
Mimaki TX300P-1800 Direct-to-Garment Printer
Digital textile printer for teaching direct-to-garment printing technology. Imported under HTS 9810.00.50.00 specifically for student instruction in modern textile decoration methods at nonprofit design schools.
Stahls Hotronix Fusion IQ Heat Press
Digital heat press for teaching vinyl application and heat transfer techniques in textile decoration courses. Falls under HTS 9810.00.50.00 when imported exclusively for student instruction at vocational schools.