JAKOB Müller MF5.2-GP Warp Knitting Machine from Japan
The JAKOB Müller MF5.2-GP specializes in producing gimped yarn trims, ribbons, and narrow warp fabrics for apparel decoration. HTS 8447.20.40.00 covers its warp knitting mechanism despite narrow width specialization.
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
• Specify working width (<50cm for narrow fabrics) in commercial invoice to match statistical suffix requirements
• Include EU Machinery Directive compliance certificate (2006/42/EC) for faster border inspection
• Separate pattern chains or reeds if imported as spare parts for potential duty savings under 8448.59