Mayer & Cie MBF 3.2 Hosiery Machine from China
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.
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
• Obtain manufacturer's declaration confirming hosiery-specific configuration to support binding ruling requests
• Ensure voltage/electrical specs comply with U.S. standards (UL/CSA) to avoid CBP holds