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Brother SA9000 Single Jersey Circular Knitting Machine from China

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.

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

Import Tips

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

Brother SA9000 Single Jersey Circular Knitting Machine from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8447.11.90