8447.11.90.10 - Open-top cylinder machines 🖩

This HTS classification, 8447.11.90.10, specifically designates "open-top cylinder machines." These are circular knitting machines where the knitting cylinder is exposed at the top, allowing for easier loading of materials or manipulation during operation. They are designed for producing knitted fabrics with a continuous tubular construction, driven by the rotating action of the cylinder.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 8447.11.90.20 covers "cylinder and dial machines," which employ both a knitting cylinder and a dial to create more complex knit structures. While both fall under circular knitting machines with a cylinder diameter not exceeding 165 mm, the "open-top" designation in 8447.11.90.10 highlights a specific design feature focused on accessibility or method of operation. The broader "Other" category at the 8447.11.90.90 level would encompass any remaining circular knitting machines meeting the diameter criteria that do not fit the specific "open-top" or "cylinder and dial" definitions. As a leaf node, this category represents a final classification for these particular machines.