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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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