Hosiery Knitting Needles from China
Specialized latch hook needles used in circular knitting machines for producing hosiery and socks. These needles are designed solely for knitting machines under heading 8447, featuring precise gauge and material for high-speed fabric formation. Classified under 8448.59.10.00 as parts of knitting machines.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify needles are specifically for knitting machines under 8447, not general sewing; provide machine compatibility certification; ensure material composition (e.g
• steel alloy) matches declarations to avoid reclassification