Open-Top Cylinder Seamless Glove Knitter from Japan
This machine produces seamless knitted gloves for workwear and fashion using an open-top cylinder under 165 mm, enabling fine-gauge knitting. It is classified in HTS 8447.11.90.10 for its circular knitting with open-top design facilitating glove finger formation. Suited for high-volume small apparel items.
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
• Certify gauge size and yarn tension specs to confirm small-scale classification
• Include user manuals showing open-top access for glove-specific operations
• Watch for misdeclaration as tufting equipment if finger patterning is advanced