Circular Knitting Machine Sinkers from China
Sinkers are specialized metal components used in circular knitting machines (heading 8447) to hold and release yarn loops during stitch formation. They are precision-engineered for high-speed operations in producing seamless tubular fabrics like socks or hosiery. Classified under HTS 8448.51.5000 as 'other articles used in forming stitches' for knitting machinery.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Verify compatibility with specific knitting machine models under heading 8447 to confirm principal use and avoid reclassification
• Require material composition certificates (e.g
• steel alloy specs) as sinkers must be solely for stitch formation, not general tools