Golden Wheel GW-SJ3 Double Jersey Cylinder Dial Knitter from Japan
Chinese-made Golden Wheel GW-SJ3 features cylinder and dial beds under 165mm diameter for economical double jersey knit fabric production in apparel manufacturing. HTS 8447.11.9020 covers this as other cylinder and dial circular knitting machines. It offers cost-effective alternative to European brands with similar interlock capabilities.
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
• Section 301 tariffs (25%) apply to Chinese textile machinery—factor into landed cost calculations
• Request English-language operation manuals certified by manufacturer for CBP inspection
• Measure actual cylinder precisely; Chinese specs sometimes list nominal vs. operational diameters