Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Circular Knitting Machines with Cylinder Diameter Not Exceeding 165 mm (HS 844711) totaled $1.4M in August 2026, imported from 4 countries.
Importers of Circular Knitting Machines with Cylinder Diameter Not Exceeding 165 mm paid $144K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.00% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Circular Knitting Machines with Cylinder Diameter Not Exceeding 165 mm imports of $1.4M in August 2026 ran 191% above the year-to-date monthly average of $496K.
Last updated: August 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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17 import shipments a month
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$62KYoY · free account
Low of 11 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $5.5M of Circular Knitting Machines with Cylinder Diameter Not Exceeding 165 mm and exported $1.2M.
Through August 2026 · imports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8447111000 | Hosiery Knit Mac, Circul, Cyl Diameter not Exc 165mm | $996K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $100K |
| 8447119090 | Cir Knit Mach, Cyl Diameter not Exc 165 Mm, NESOI | $448K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $45K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8447119000 | Circular Knit Mch, Cyl Dia not Ov 165mm, Ex Hosiery | $56K |
| 8447111000 | Hosiery Knit Mac, Circul, Cyl Diameter not Exc 165mm | $6K |
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.
Subheading 2 of 4 in heading 8447
Subheading 844711 · $1.4M of $9.9M
Imports · August 2026
origin
Germany and Italy together supply 100% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 10.00% of imports for consumption.