High-Speed Sock Knitting Machine Needle from Germany
Precision needles for automatic sock knitting machines under heading 8447, optimized for terry and plain sock production at speeds over 1,200 rpm. Falls under 'other' needles of HTS 8448.51.3000 due to specialized hook geometry for heel/toe stitching. Typically alloy steel with anti-friction coatings.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include machine model numbers (e.g
• Lonati or Matec) in entry docs to establish principal compatibility
• Monitor Section 301 tariffs if from China; consider Vietnam/India sourcing for duty savings