Spring-Loaded Latch Needles for Double Jersey Machines from Japan
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.
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
• Include engineering drawings showing spring-latch integration to prove knitting-specific design
• Declare as 'replacement parts only' to avoid complete machine classification thresholds