Matec MS2 Multi-Station Hosiery Machine from China
The Matec MS2 features multiple stations on a single frame for efficient hosiery knitting, with each cylinder under 165 mm tailored for socks. This design falls under HTS 8447.11.10.00 as circular knitting machines dedicated to hosiery production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Break down multi-station specs in entry docs to affirm each unit's hosiery classification
• Obtain Italian export certificates if applicable to validate origin for preferential tariffs
• Avoid common pitfall of undervaluing high-tech features like servo motors