Artisan 618BL Buttonhole Sewing Machine from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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