Fine Gauge Latch Needles for Seamless Underwear Machines from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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)
Import Tips
• Specify exact gauge and machine model compatibility to differentiate from coarser industrial needles
• Provide end-use letters from manufacturers confirming exclusive knitting machine application