Rib Circular Knitting Machine 190mm for Cuffs from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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