HTS heading 8447: Knitting machines, stitch-bonding machines and machines for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tufting
Heading 8447 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers Knitting machines, stitch-bonding machines and machines for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tufting. Below: every rated tariff line in it with its general duty rate, Section 301 China status and exclusions, then a page per line with a free duty calculator.
Heading 8447 at a glance
- 11 rated tariff lines; 10 duty-free at the general (MFN) rate.
- Ad valorem general rates from 2.6% to 2.6%.
- Section 301 (products of China): 11 of 11 lines on a list in effect (List 4A).
Goods named in this heading (official line texts): For knitting hosiery, For knitting hosiery, Power driven flat knitting machines over 50.8 cm in width, Warp knitting machines, Braiding and lace-braiding machines, Embroidery machines.
Subheadings (6-digit)
- 8447.11: With cylinder diameter not exceeding 165 mm (2 lines)
- 8447.12: With cylinder diameter exceeding 165 mm (2 lines)
- 8447.20: V-bed flat knitting machines (4 lines)
- 8447.90: Other (3 lines)
All tariff lines in heading 8447
| Line | Description | General | Section 301 (China) | Exclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8447.11.10 | With cylinder diameter not exceeding 165 mm: For knitting hosiery | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 8447.11.90 | With cylinder diameter not exceeding 165 mm: Other | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 8447.12.10 | With cylinder diameter exceeding 165 mm: For knitting hosiery | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 8447.12.90 | With cylinder diameter exceeding 165 mm: Other | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 8447.20.20 | Power driven flat knitting machines over 50.8 cm in width | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 8447.20.30 | V-bed flat knitting machines: Other | 2.6% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 8447.20.40 | Flat knitting machines; stitch-bonding machines: Warp knitting machines | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 8447.20.60 | Flat knitting machines; stitch-bonding machines: Other | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 8447.90.10 | Braiding and lace-braiding machines | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 8447.90.50 | Other: Embroidery machines | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 8447.90.90 | Other: Other | Free | List 4A +7.5% |
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General information from the official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC) and USTR Section 301 notices in HTS Chapter 99; not legal or customs advice. Classification is decided by CBP; confirm with a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling.
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