Artisan 618BL Buttonhole Sewing Machine from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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