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Brother SA9000 Single Jersey Circular Knitting Machine from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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