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
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