Universal Open-Top Tubular Knitting Machine

Industrial open-top cylinder knitter (>165 mm) for producing seamless tubular knits like wristbands and legwarmers. Fits HTS 8447.12.9010 precisely as a circular machine with open-top for superior access in tubular production.

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.

8447.12.90Same rate: 17.5%

If other circular knitters not open-top

Closed-top variants fall into 'other' within the large cylinder category.

5911.90.00Higher: 38.8% vs 17.5%

If machine produces coated textile components

Textile products of heading 59 take precedence over machinery.

9031.80.80Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If with integrated precision measuring for R&D

Measuring instruments dominate if primary function is testing.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide fabric sample outputs to illustrate tubular capability during classification review

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