8447.11.90 - Other

This classification, HTS 8447.11.90, pertains to circular knitting machines with a cylinder diameter not exceeding 165 mm, excluding those specifically designed for knitting hosiery. These machines are engineered for the automated production of various knitted fabrics and structures by intermeshing yarn loops. The scope encompasses a range of circular knitting machines characterized by their relatively small cylinder diameter, which dictates the width and intricacy of the knitted product.

Distinguishing HTS 8447.11.90 from its sibling, 8447.11.10.00, is crucial. While both fall under circular knitting machines with a cylinder diameter not exceeding 165 mm, this category specifically excludes machines whose primary function is the specialized production of hosiery, such as socks and stockings. Therefore, machines covered here are intended for broader applications in textile manufacturing, producing tubular fabrics for apparel, industrial uses, or other textile goods.

Within HTS 8447.11.90, further distinctions are made through subcategories to account for specific designs and functionalities. The subdivisions 8447.11.90.10 (Open-top cylinder machines) and 8447.11.90.20 (Cylinder and dial machines) categorize machines based on their needle bed configuration and operational mechanism, affecting the types of stitches and fabric structures they can produce. The residual category, 8447.11.90.90 (Other), captures any remaining circular knitting machines within the specified diameter that do not fit the more specific sub-classifications.