Lonati LA 623 Hosiery Circular Knitter
Lonati LA 623 is a high-production circular knitting machine with cylinder diameter over 165 mm, specialized for manufacturing men's, women's, and children's hosiery including dress socks and sport socks. It supports terry and plain knitting patterns typical for hosiery. Falls under HTS 8447.12.10.00 due to its dedicated hosiery knitting function.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for knitting outerwear like T-shirts or sweaters
Same size machines but for non-hosiery garments use the residual circular knitting provision.
If flat bed (not circular) knitting design
Flat knitting machines for hosiery classify under separate heading regardless of purpose.
If primarily a testing machine for hosiery prototypes
Machines for testing knitted hosiery may fall under Chapter 90 optical/measuring instruments.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide engineering drawings showing cylinder size and hosiery-specific needles to Customs for verification
• Label machine clearly as 'Hosiery Knitting Machine' and avoid generic descriptions to prevent misclassification
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on Italian textile machinery; check Commerce Department updates
Related Products under HTS 8447.12.10.00
Toms TW-3F Hosiery Circular Knitting Machine
Toms TW-3F is a fully electronic circular knitter with >165 mm cylinder, designed for premium hosiery including fine-gauge dress socks and medical compression hose. It excels in jacquard patterning for hosiery. HTS 8447.12.10.00 due to hosiery knitting specialization.
Santoni SM8-8T Hosiery Knitting Machine
The Santoni SM8-8T is a computerized circular knitting machine designed specifically for producing seamless hosiery such as socks and stockings. It features a cylinder diameter exceeding 165 mm and advanced electronic controls for high-speed knitting of tubular hosiery fabrics. Classified under HTS 8447.12.10.00 as a circular knitting machine for knitting hosiery.
Mayer & Cie MBF 3.2 Hosiery Machine
The Mayer & Cie MBF 3.2 is an efficient circular knitter with large cylinder (>165 mm) optimized for high-volume hosiery production, including patterned socks and compression stockings. It features individual needle selection for complex hosiery designs. HTS 8447.12.10.00 applies as it's expressly for knitting hosiery.
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.