Computerized Circular Sock Knitting Machine Model SK-165 from China

Advanced computerized circular knitter with 3.75-inch (95 mm) cylinder diameter for high-volume terry sock production. Includes auto-striping, heel/toe linking, and PLC controls. HTS 8447.11.90.90 applies to such 'other' small cylinder circular machines beyond basic hosiery types.

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

Include software version and needle count in invoices for valuation; comply with EMC directives

Pitfall: undervaluing by omitting installed software costs