Hosiery Knitting Loop Formers from Japan
Precision loop formers (sinker variants) used in automatic hosiery knitting machines (8447) to shape and release yarn loops for seamless sock production. Typically carbide-tipped for wear resistance. HTS 8448.51.5000 covers these as 'other' stitch-forming articles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include OEM part numbers linking to 8447 machines in documentation for binding ruling requests
• Avoid declaring as 'machine parts' generically—specify 'stitch-forming' to stay in 8448.51