Golden Wheel GW-SK Hosiery Knitter

Golden Wheel GW-SK series circular knitting machine features cylinder diameters exceeding 165 mm and is built for seamless hosiery like ankle socks and knee-highs. It includes auto oiling and pattern systems tailored for sock production. Classified in HTS 84.47.12.10.00 for hosiery-specific circular knitters.

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%

Alternative Classifications

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

8447Same rate: 17.5%

If cylinder ≤165 mm for hosiery

Smaller diameter hosiery machines fall under other circular knitting subheadings.

8448.31.00.00Higher: 20.8% vs 17.5%

If for making circular lace or tulle instead

Material-specific knitting machines (gimped yarn, lace) classify in adjacent headings.

8487.90.00Higher: 38.9% vs 17.5%

If imported unassembled as machinery parts

Unassembled machines over certain value may classify as parts of Chapter 84.

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Chinese-origin machines may face Section 301 tariffs; calculate additional 25% duty

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