Brother SA9000 Single Jersey Circular Knitting Machine

This compact circular knitting machine from Brother features a cylinder diameter of 100 mm, designed for producing single jersey fabrics used in t-shirts and underwear. It falls under HTS 8447.11.90 as a circular knitting machine with cylinder diameter not exceeding 165 mm and not specifically for hosiery or other specialized uses. Ideal for small-scale production of fine-gauge knits.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8447.11Same rate: 17.5%

If designed specifically for knitting hosiery like socks or stockings

Machines optimized for hosiery production with fine needles and patterning for legwear are classified separately.

8451.40.00.00Higher: 38.5% vs 17.5%

If equipped for short-loop or loop-forming pile fabrics

Circular knitting machines for terry or pile fabrics like towels fall under short-loop knitting machines in 8451.

8479.89.65Higher: 20.3% vs 17.5%

If classified as industrial machinery for multiple textile processes

Versatile machines not principally for knitting may go to other textile machinery provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify cylinder diameter measurement in import documentation to confirm classification under 8447.11.90; exceeding 165 mm shifts to other subheadings

Provide machine specifications and end-use declaration to avoid misclassification as hosiery equipment under 8447.11.20

Ensure CE marking or equivalent for safety compliance if destined for EU markets; common pitfall is incomplete technical datasheets