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U.S. imports of circular knitting machines with cylinder diameter not exceeding 165 mm (HS 844711) totaled $208K in July 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Importers of Circular Knitting Machines with Cylinder Diameter Not Exceeding 165 mm paid $21K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $208K 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 $208K in July 2026 ran 42% below the year-to-date monthly average of $360K.
Last updated: July 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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Subheading 4 of 4 in heading 8447
Subheading 844711 · $208K of $13.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$208KYoY · Pro
Exports
$11KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8447111000 | Hosiery Knit Mac,Circul,Cyl Diameter not Exc 165mm | $148K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $15K |
| 8447119090 | Cir Knit Mach, Cyl Diameter not Exc 165 Mm, NESOI | $60K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $6K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8447111000 | Hosiery Knit Mac,Circul,Cyl Diameter not Exc 165mm | $6K |
| 8447119000 | Circular Knit Mch, Cyl Dia not Ov 165mm,Ex Hosiery | $5K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · July 2026
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Italy and Germany together supply 86% of it.
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rate provision · imports
the effective duty rate is 10.00%.