Hosiery Needles for Knitting Machines from China
Specialized latch/transfer needles for circular knitting machines (heading 8447) in hosiery production. Classified under HTS 8448.19.00.00 as named accessories principally for knitting equipment. Enable seamless sock/shapewear fabrication.
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
• Specify gauge size and latch type proving sole use in hosiery knitting
• Package as machine sets, not bulk needles, for auxiliary status