Rib Circular Knitting Machine 190mm for Cuffs from China
Specialized rib fabric circular knitter with 190 mm cylinder diameter used for producing elastic cuffs, collars, and waistbands in knitwear. HTS 8447.12.90.90 covers this as 'other' large circular machine outside hosiery-specific categories.
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
• Include needle setup diagrams showing rib configuration; declare transfer roll presence
• Check preferential tariff treatments under USMCA for qualifying machines
• Pitfall: undervaluing computerized pattern controls