Santoni SM8-8T Hosiery Knitting Machine from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify cylinder diameter exceeds 165 mm and confirm machine is dedicated to hosiery via technical specs to avoid reclassification
• Include detailed machine manuals and end-use declaration stating hosiery production to support HTS 8447.12.10.00 classification