Ceramic-Coated Latch Needles for Technical Textiles from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Chemical composition analysis required for ceramic treatments to confirm classification
• Specify technical textile end-use to justify specialized coating duty treatment