Pilot Open-Top Prototype Knitting Machine from Mexico
A smaller-scale open-top cylinder circular knitter (>165 mm) for R&D prototyping of new knit structures in fashion tech. Classified under HTS 8447.12.9010 for its open-top design facilitating experimental yarn trials.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Declare R&D end-use for potential duty reductions under GSP or scientific instrument provisions
• Include software licenses for patterning systems in import declarations
• Avoid retail classification; emphasize industrial prototype status