Flat Bed Knitting Machine Electronic Needle from Japan
Electronic selector needles for computer-controlled flat bed knitting machines producing shaped garments like sweaters. HTS 8448.51.3000 as 'other' needles for heading 8447 machines, with integrated micro-sensors for pattern selection. Critical for fully-fashioned knitwear production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Classify electronics separately if modular; combined units stay in 8448 if principal stitch function
• Require RoHS compliance docs for electronic components; customs increasingly scrutinize
• Use binding ruling requests for electronic needles to preempt classification disputes