Brother KH970 Flat Knitting Machine from China
Brother KH970 is an electronic flat knitting machine with punch card system for pattern selection, used for bulky yarn sweaters and afghans. Classified in HTS 8447.20.60.00 as other flat knitting apparatus. Features 200-needle bed for wide fabric production.
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
• Confirm it's not a hosiery model to stay in 'other' category
• Package with anti-vibration mounts to prevent shipping damage claims
• Use ISF filing 24 hours prior for machinery imports from Asia