Steel Latch Needles for Circular Knitting Machines from China
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.
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
• Verify needles are exclusively for knitting machines of heading 8447 to avoid reclassification as general tools
• Provide detailed machine compatibility specs and technical drawings for customs valuation and origin determination