Rib Knitting Machine Transfer Needle from China
Transfer needles for rib-top circular knitting machines used in cuff and welt formation for hosiery and garments. Classified in HTS 8448.51.3000 as other knitting machine needles under heading 8447 auxiliaries. Designed for stitch transfer between dial and cylinder beds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Document transfer mechanism function with diagrams; prevents classification as generic shuttles
• Check FTA qualifications; many textile machinery parts duty-free under USMCA/KORUS