Yamato AZ8500 Coverstitch Machine from Japan
Industrial coverstitch machine for teaching knitwear hemming and decorative stitching. Qualifies under HTS 9810.00.50.00 for exclusive student use in activewear construction courses at public colleges.
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 activewear design curriculum requiring coverstitch techniques
• Document classroom hours dedicated to knit garment construction
• Ensure machine configuration matches educational project requirements