Coarse Gauge Spring-Beard Needle for Sweater Knitting from Japan
Robust spring-beard needle in coarse gauges (4-8 needles per inch) for flat knitting machines producing sweaters and heavy knits. The bearded design excels in yarn loops for textured fabrics. HTS 8448.51.2000 covers these as stitch-forming articles for 8447 machines.
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
• Certify material composition (typically high-carbon steel) for anti-dumping checks
• Use protective packaging to prevent bending during transit
• Reference EN standards for European-origin needles