Artisan 618BL Buttonhole Sewing Machine from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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