Latch needles
Auxiliary machinery for use with machines of heading 8444, 8445, 8446 or 8447 (for example, dobbies, Jacquards, automatic stop motions and shuttle changing mechanisms); parts and accessories suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of this heading or of heading 8444, 8445, 8446 or 8447 (for example, spindles and spindle flyers, card clothing, combs, extruding nipples, shuttles, healds and heald-frames, hosiery needles): > Parts and accessories of machines of heading 8447 or of their auxiliary machinery: > Sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches: > Needles for knitting machines: > Latch needles
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 8448.51.10.00
Spring-Loaded Latch Needles for Double Jersey Machines
Advanced latch needles with integrated spring mechanisms for double jersey circular knitting machines under heading 8447. They enable complex interlock stitch patterns through dual latch operation. Perfectly matches HTS 8448.51.10.00 for specialized knitting needles.
Steel Latch Needles for Circular Knitting Machines
Latch needles made of hardened steel with a pivoting latch mechanism, designed specifically for circular knitting machines under heading 8447. They form stitches by hooking yarn and closing the latch to secure it during the knitting process. Classified under HTS 8448.51.10.00 as needles for knitting machines used in forming stitches.
Tungsten Carbide Tipped Latch Needles
High-durability latch needles featuring tungsten carbide tips for extended wear in flat knitting machines of heading 8447. The latch allows smooth yarn capture and release during high-speed stitch formation. HTS 8448.51.10.00 covers these as essential stitch-forming needles for knitting machinery.
Coated Latch Needles for High-Speed Knitting
Latch needles with PTFE coating to reduce friction, optimized for high-speed circular and flat knitting machines under heading 8447. The coating ensures flawless stitch formation at production speeds exceeding 30 rpm. These qualify under HTS 8448.51.10.00 for their role in stitch formation.
Fine Gauge Latch Needles for Seamless Underwear Machines
Precision fine-gauge latch needles (18-24 gauge) for seamless body garment knitting machines of heading 8447. Their ultra-smooth latch action produces invisible seams in underwear production. HTS 8448.51.10.00 specifically includes these for forming fine stitches.
Ceramic-Coated Latch Needles for Technical Textiles
Latch needles with ceramic coatings for knitting machines producing technical textiles like medical fabrics under heading 8447. The coating resists chemical degradation during specialty yarn processing. HTS 8448.51.10.00 applies to these advanced stitch-forming needles.