Open-Top Cylinder Baby Apparel Knitting Machine from Japan
Specialized for delicate baby clothes like booties and hats, this open-top cylinder machine under 165 mm diameter handles fine yarns precisely. Falls under HTS 8447.11.90.10 as an open-top circular knitter for small garments. Open design aids in quality control for infant textiles.
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
• Document hypoallergenic yarn compatibility to align with baby product standards
• Measure cylinder precisely; even slight overages require reclassification
• Ensure no semiconductor-related components, as those have separate notes