U.S. imports of Knitting Machines (NESOI), Tufting Machines & Machines for Making Lace, Net, Tulle, Embroidery, Trimmings, Braid & Gimped Yarn (HS 844790) totaled $7.2M in August 2026, imported from 21 countries.
Importers of Knitting Machines (NESOI), Tufting Machines & Machines for Making Lace, Net, Tulle, Embroidery, Trimmings, Braid & Gimped Yarn paid $769K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.75% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataJapan and Germany are the dominant suppliers of these specialized textile-forming machines to the US market, with Taiwan also a significant source. The heading spans a wide range of fabric-construction equipment — from flat and circular knitting machines not elsewhere specified to braiding, lace-braiding, embroidery, and tufting machines — each classified at the 10-digit level under codes 8447900000, 8447901000, 8447905000, and 8447909000. Importers should note that equipment sourced from certain origins may be subject to Section 301 tariff exposure, making origin documentation and first-sale valuation strategies particularly relevant for high-value capital equipment purchases.
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Braiding and lace-braiding machines fall under 8447901000, while embroidery machines are separately classified under 8447905000. All other knitting, gimped yarn, tulle, lace, trimming, braid, net, and tufting machines not covered by those specific lines are captured under 8447909000. Correct classification depends on the machine's primary function as described in technical documentation.
Machines sourced from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should verify the country of origin carefully, as the applicable tariff treatment can vary by specific 10-digit HTS line and origin. Consulting a licensed customs broker is advisable for high-value capital equipment shipments.
Subheading 1 of 4 in heading 8447
Subheading 844790 · $7.2M of $9.9M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8447905000 | Embroidery Machines | $6.1M | 10.78% | 87.64% | $656K |
| 8447909000 | Knit, Gmp Yn, Tul, Lac, Trm, Brd, Net, Tuf Mac | $903K | 11.38% | 100.00% | $103K |
| 8447901000 | Braiding and Lace-Braiding Machines | $167K | 6.44% | 40.06% | $11K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8447900000 | Knit Mch, NESOI, & Tuft Mch; Mch F Make Lace, Net, Etc | $1.5M |
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 · August 2026
origin
Japan and Vietnam together supply 74% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
11.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.75% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$7.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $92.3M of Knitting Machines (NESOI), Tufting Machines & Machines for Making Lace, Net, Tulle, Embroidery, Trimmings, Braid & Gimped Yarn and exported $24.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.