High-Speed Sock Knitting Machine Needle from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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