Latch Hooks for Flat Knitting Machines from China
Latch hooks with spring-loaded mechanisms for flat-bed knitting machines producing sweaters and garments. Exclusively compatible with heading 8447 knitting machines for stitch formation. Falls under 8448.59.10.00 due to principal use in knitting operations.
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
• Include technical drawings showing latch mechanism integration with 8447 machines; declare exact gauge and length; watch for misclassification as general hooks under tools