8447.12.10.00 - For knitting hosiery 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 40% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
HTS 8447.12.10.00 specifically enumerates circular knitting machines designed for the production of hosiery. These machines are characterized by their cylindrical needle beds and are employed in the automated manufacturing of socks, stockings, and pantyhose. The "for knitting hosiery" descriptor is crucial for distinguishing these machines from other circular knitting machines within the 8447.12 heading, as it defines their intended end-use.
This classification differs from its sibling category, 8447.12.90 ("Other"), which encompasses circular knitting machines with a cylinder diameter exceeding 165 mm that are *not* specifically intended for hosiery production. The distinction hinges on the primary application and output of the machinery. Therefore, to classify under 8447.12.10.00, the machine's design and purpose must be demonstrably for the manufacture of hosiery products.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level is determined by the machine's specific function in knitting hosiery, alongside the previously established criteria of being a circular knitting machine with a cylinder diameter exceeding 165 mm. Importers and exporters should ensure the machinery's documentation and intended use align precisely with the hosiery manufacturing application to correctly apply this tariff code.