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
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 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