Santoni SM8-TOP3 Cylinder Dial Knitting Machine from China

Santoni's SM8-TOP3 is a cylinder and dial circular knitting machine with cylinder over 165 mm, specialized for seamless garment production like underwear and sportswear. Classified in 8447.12.9020 due to its dual needle bed system for complex rib and interlock stitches in larger formats.

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

Provide detailed gauge and feeder specifications; ensure documentation proves it's not a single cylinder machine

Check for electronic controls classification - integrated systems stay with machine heading

Avoid pitfall of classifying based on end fabric use; focus on machine needle configuration

Santoni SM8-TOP3 Cylinder Dial Knitting Machine from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8447.12.90.20