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
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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