Open-Top Cylinder Sock Knitting Machine from China
A compact open-top cylinder knitting machine under 165 mm diameter, optimized for seamless sock production with terry or plain knits. It qualifies for HTS 8447.11.90.10 as a specialized circular knitter with open-top for quick pattern changes. Commonly used in small-batch hosiery manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide evidence of exclusive use for sock production to support specific classification
• Inspect for heel and toe pocket mechanisms, which are standard but must be documented
• Avoid bundling with linking machines to prevent set classification issues