U.S. import tariffs · heading 8447

Heading 8447: Knitting machines, stitch-bonding machines and machines for making gimped yarn, tulle…

Every line of heading 8447 in the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, with its general (column 1) duty rate. Open a code for the landed cost calculator, trade agreement rates and email alerts if the rate changes.

Knitting machines, stitch-bonding machines and machines for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tufting

Chapter 84: Machinery, mechanical appliances, boilers and nuclear reactors. Schedule checked on November 8, 2026.

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Tariff lines

HTS codeOfficial descriptionGeneral rate
8447.11With cylinder diameter not exceeding 165 mm:
8447.11.10.00For knitting hosieryFree
8447.11.90OtherFree
8447.11.90.10Open-top cylinder machines
8447.11.90.20Cylinder and dial machines
8447.11.90.90Other
8447.12With cylinder diameter exceeding 165 mm:
8447.12.10.00For knitting hosieryFree
8447.12.90OtherFree
8447.12.90.10Open-top cylinder machines
8447.12.90.20Cylinder and dial machines
8447.12.90.90Other
8447.20Flat knitting machines; stitch-bonding machines:
8447.20.20.00Power driven flat knitting machines over 50.8 cm in widthFree
8447.20.30.00Other2.6%
8447.20.40.00Warp knitting machinesFree
8447.20.60.00OtherFree
8447.90Other:
8447.90.10.00Braiding and lace-braiding machinesFree
8447.90.50.00Embroidery machinesFree
8447.90.90.00OtherFree

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  • 8447.11.1000HOSIERY KNITTING MACHINES, CIRCULAR, WITH CYLINDER DIAMETER NOT EXCEEDING 165 MM
  • 8447.11.9000CIRCULAR KNITTING MACHINES WITH CYLINDER DIAMETER NOT EXCEEDING 165 MM, OTHER THAN FOR KNITTING HOSIERY
  • 8447.12.1000HOSIERY KNITTING MACHINES, CIRCULAR, WITH CYLINDER DIAMETER EXCEEDING 165 MM
  • 8447.12.9000CIRCULAR KNITTING MACHINES WITH CYLINDER DIAMETER EXCEEDING 165 MM, OTHER THAN FOR KNITTING HOSIERY
  • 8447.20.0000FLAT KNITTING MACHINES; STITCH-BONDING MACHINES
  • 8447.90.0000KNITTING MACHINES, NESOI, AND MACHINES FOR MAKING GIMPED YARN, TULLE, LACE, EMBROIDERY, TRIMMINGS, BRAID OR NET AND MACHINES FOR TUFTING

Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule; Schedule B: U.S. Census Bureau. Information only, not legal or customs advice; U.S. Customs and Border Protection decides the classification and the duty. Confirm with a licensed customs broker before you ship.

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