Santoni SM8-TOP3 Cylinder Dial Seamless Knitting Machine from China
Santoni's SM8-TOP3 is a cylinder and dial circular knitting machine (cylinder <165mm) specialized for seamless garment production like socks, gloves, and small tubular apparel. Classified in HTS 8447.11.9020 for its cylinder-dial configuration in small diameter 'other' circular knitters. It supports complex patterns via electronic selection in dual needle beds.
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 knitting gauge (e.g
• 24-48 needles/inch) and max speed specs in entry docs to distinguish from larger production models
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on Italian textile machinery; declare country of origin accurately
• Calibrate machine dimensions pre-shipment to ensure cylinder stays under 165mm threshold for this subheading