Artisan 618BL Buttonhole Sewing Machine from Canada

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.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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

Import Tips

Provide student project examples requiring buttonhole construction skills

Maintain usage logs documenting instructional hours vs any non-educational use

Secure institutional bond if required for high-value educational equipment