Flat Bed Knitting Machine Needles from China
Latch needles designed for flat bed knitting machines under heading 8447, featuring a hook and latch mechanism for stitch formation in producing shaped panels like sweater parts. Made from hardened steel for durability in high-tension weaving. Falls under 'other articles used in forming stitches' in HTS 8448.51.5000.
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
• Provide technical drawings proving sole use with 8447 machines; generic needles risk reclassification to Chapter 82
• Label shipments with exact gauge (e.g
• 12G) and machine compatibility to meet CBP specificity requirements