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U.S. imports of circular knitting machines with cylinder diameter not exceeding 165 mm (HS 844711) totaled $584K in April 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Importers of Circular Knitting Machines with Cylinder Diameter Not Exceeding 165 mm paid $58K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $584K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Circular Knitting Machines with Cylinder Diameter Not Exceeding 165 mm imports of $584K in April 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $527K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSmall-cylinder circular knitting machines — those with a cylinder diameter of 165 mm or less — are primarily used for hosiery and fine tubular knitwear, where the compact cylinder produces narrow-diameter fabric tubes. The US schedule distinguishes hosiery machines (8447111000) from other small-cylinder circular knitters, with the latter further split between open-top cylinder machines (8447119010) and a general NESOI line (8447119090). Italy leads US imports under this heading, consistent with Italy's global reputation for hosiery and fine-gauge knitting machinery, with Germany and Turkey also supplying the market. Gauge (needles per inch) is a critical specification that affects end-product quality but does not itself determine HTS classification.
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Hosiery machines are specifically designed to produce hosiery articles — socks, stockings, and similar products — typically featuring heel and toe shaping mechanisms. Circular knitters without these hosiery-specific features, even if they produce narrow tubular fabric, fall into the non-hosiery lines. The machine's design intent and mechanical capabilities, as documented by the manufacturer, are the primary classification evidence.
No — needle gauge (fineness) is not a classification criterion under heading 844711. The relevant threshold is the cylinder diameter (≤165 mm) and whether the machine is designed for hosiery. Gauge is commercially important for matching the machine to yarn count and fabric construction, but it does not shift the tariff line.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8447111000 | HOSIERY KNIT MAC,CIRCUL,CYL DIAMETER NOT EXC 165MM | $584K | 10.00% | $58K |
HOSIERY KNIT MAC,CIRCUL,CYL DIAMETER NOT EXC 165MM
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8447111000 | HOSIERY KNIT MAC,CIRCUL,CYL DIAMETER NOT EXC 165MM | $152K |
| 8447119000 | CIRCULAR KNIT MCH, CYL DIA NOT OV 165MM,EX HOSIERY | $0 |
HOSIERY KNIT MAC,CIRCUL,CYL DIAMETER NOT EXC 165MM
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CIRCULAR KNIT MCH, CYL DIA NOT OV 165MM,EX HOSIERY
DIGITAL PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847150
PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR ADP MACHINES & UNITS
HS 847330
PORT DIGTL AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESS MACH NOT > 10 KG
HS 847130
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING STORAGE UNITS, N.E.S.O.I
HS 847170
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847180
TURBOJET AND TURBOPROLLER PARTS
HS 841191
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $584K | -- | -$584K |
| Michigan | -- | $94K | +$94K |
| Texas | -- | $54K | +$54K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATLANTA, GA | $297K | -- | -$297K |
| CHARLESTON, SC | $287K | -- | -$287K |
| SAVANNAH, GA | -- | $94K | +$94K |