Matec MSF Cylinder and Dial Knitter from China
Italian Matec MSF model offers advanced cylinder and dial technology for elastic fabrics, cylinder diameter 180+ mm for apparel manufacturing. Falls precisely under HTS 8447.12.9020 for large cylinder and dial circular knitting machines.
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
• Electronic jacquard documentation required for pattern capability verification
• Coordinate with freight forwarder for heavy machinery crating standards
• Avoid reclassification by specifying complete machine vs. upgrade kits