Pfaff 138 Sewing Machine Head from Japan
Complete sewing machine head imported for student instruction in textile machine maintenance and operation. Classifies under HTS 9810.00.50.00 when used exclusively in nonprofit technical school programs teaching industrial sewing equipment servicing.
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
• Include machine maintenance course outline specifying head disassembly instruction
• Document institutional accreditation for vocational textile technology programs
• Label equipment clearly as 'Educational Use Only' to prevent commercial diversion