Santoni Top 3.2 Terry Circular Knitting Machine from China
Santoni's Top 3.2 is a small-diameter (130 mm cylinder) circular knitter for terry fabrics used in sportswear and towels. Classified in HTS 8447.11.90 for its cylinder size under 165 mm and general circular knitting function beyond hosiery specifics. Supports high-speed production of loop-pile 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
• Include detailed gauge and feeder specifications in commercial invoice to distinguish from flat knitting machines
• Obtain origin certificates if claiming preferential tariffs under USMCA or similar agreements for reduced duties