Santoni Top-1.6 Q/T Circular Knitting Machine from China
A high-production circular knitting machine for single jersey fabrics used in T-shirts and underwear, with a 180 mm cylinder diameter and electronic needle selection. Classified in HTS 8447.12.90 due to its large cylinder size exceeding 165 mm and general apparel fabric application. It excels in seamless garment production for fashion brands.
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
• Provide knitting pattern samples or end-product examples to distinguish from hosiery-specific machines
• Declare exact model and diameter in entry summary to prevent misclassification to lower-duty codes
• Check for anti-dumping duties if from certain Asian manufacturers