Knitting machines, stitch-bonding machines and machines for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tufting
15 declarable lines
Heading 8447 covers knitting machines, stitch-bonding machines, and machines for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid, or net, plus machines for tufting. It splits first by machine family: circular knitting machines, flat knitting and stitch-bonding machines, and other machines such as braiding and embroidery equipment. Most lines in the provided list have a Free general (MFN) rate, with one V-bed flat knitting line at 2.6%.
Products in this heading
- Circular knitting machines for hosiery
- Open-top cylinder circular knitting machines
- Cylinder and dial circular knitting machines
- V-bed flat knitting machines
- Warp knitting machines
- Braiding and lace-braiding machines
- Embroidery machines
- Tufting machines
How to choose the right subheading
- Identify the machine type first: circular knitting, flat knitting or stitch-bonding, or another machine such as braiding, lace-braiding, or embroidery.
- For circular knitting machines, check cylinder diameter: 165 mm or less is one group, and over 165 mm is another group.
- For circular knitting machines, check the end use: hosiery versus other, then open-top cylinder, cylinder and dial, or other.
- For flat knitting machines, check V-bed construction, power drive, and width over 50.8 cm.
- For other machines, choose braiding and lace-braiding, embroidery, or other based on the machine function.
Often confused with
- Heading 8452Sewing machines
Sewing machines are classified in heading 8452, not with knitting machines.
- Heading 8446Weaving machines or looms
Looms weave fabric and are classified in heading 8446.
- Heading 8445Machines for preparing textile fibers or spinning yarn
Fiber preparation and yarn spinning machines are classified in heading 8445.
- Heading 8448Knitting machine parts and hosiery needles
Parts and accessories for machines of heading 8447 are classified in heading 8448.
- Heading 8451Textile dyeing, finishing, or washing machinery
Textile finishing and related machinery is classified in heading 8451.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for a circular knitting machine with a cylinder diameter of 165 mm or less used for hosiery?
Use 8447.11.10.00. Its general (MFN) rate is Free.
What is the duty on an embroidery machine?
Embroidery machines are classified under 8447.90.50.00. The general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify a V-bed flat knitting machine?
Check whether it is power driven and over 50.8 cm in width. If yes, use 8447.20.20.00, general (MFN) Free; if not, use 8447.20.30.00, general (MFN) 2.6%.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.
All lines in heading 8447
- 8447.11.10.00With cylinder diameter not exceeding 165 mm / For knitting hosieryFree
- 8447.11.90.10With cylinder diameter not exceeding 165 mm / Open-top cylinder machinesFree
- 8447.11.90.20With cylinder diameter not exceeding 165 mm / Cylinder and dial machinesFree
- 8447.11.90.90With cylinder diameter not exceeding 165 mm / OtherFree
- 8447.12.10.00With cylinder diameter exceeding 165 mm / For knitting hosieryFree
- 8447.12.90.10With cylinder diameter exceeding 165 mm / Open-top cylinder machinesFree
- 8447.12.90.20With cylinder diameter exceeding 165 mm / Cylinder and dial machinesFree
- 8447.12.90.90With cylinder diameter exceeding 165 mm / OtherFree
- 8447.20.20.00Power driven flat knitting machines over 50.8 cm in widthFree
- 8447.20.30.00Flat knitting machines; stitch-bonding machines / V-bed flat knitting machines / Other2.6%
- 8447.20.40.00Flat knitting machines; stitch-bonding machines / Warp knitting machinesFree
- 8447.20.60.00Flat knitting machines; stitch-bonding machines / OtherFree
- 8447.90.10.00Braiding and lace-braiding machinesFree
- 8447.90.50.00Embroidery machinesFree
- 8447.90.90.00OtherFree