Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Parts & Accessories (NESOI) for Knitting, Lace, Embroidery & Tufting Machines (HS 844859) totaled $1.6M in August 2026, imported from 34 countries.
Importers of Parts & Accessories (NESOI) for Knitting, Lace, Embroidery & Tufting Machines paid $186K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.42% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Parts & Accessories (NESOI) for Knitting, Lace, Embroidery & Tufting Machines imports of $1.6M in August 2026 ran 31% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataBeyond needles and sinkers, the broader universe of parts and accessories for knitting, stitch-bonding, tulle, lace, embroidery, braid, net, and tufting machines is captured here — covering everything from cam systems and cylinder segments to electronic jacquard heads. The US schedule divides the heading into parts specifically for knitting machines (8448591000) and parts for the wider range of heading 8447 machines and their auxiliaries (8448595000). Germany and Taiwan are the leading suppliers, reflecting their respective strengths in precision mechanical components and electronics-integrated textile machinery parts. Shipments from China are subject to Section 301 tariff exposure, making origin documentation a critical compliance step for sourcing teams.
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171 import shipments a month
Code 8448591000 covers parts specifically dedicated to knitting machines, while 8448595000 captures parts and accessories for the broader category of machines in heading 8447 — including stitch-bonding, gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimming, braid, net, and tufting machines — as well as their auxiliary machines. The key is identifying which machine type the part is designed and principally used for; multi-purpose components may require a principal-use analysis.
Parts originating in China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, while those from Germany, Taiwan, Japan, and Italy are not currently affected. When sourcing from multiple origins, importers should maintain clear country-of-origin documentation for each part number and work with a licensed customs broker to assess whether any substantial transformation in a third country affects origin determination.
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $26.7M of Parts & Accessories (NESOI) for Knitting, Lace, Embroidery & Tufting Machines and exported $22.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 4 of 11 in heading 8448
Subheading 844859 · $1.6M of $11.8M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8448595000 | Pts & Acces of Mach of Head 8447 or Their Aux Mach | $1.0M | 11.32% | 98.76% | $115K |
| 8448591000 | Parts of Knitting Machines | $612K | 11.59% | 95.03% | $71K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8448595000 | Pts & Acces of Mach of Head 8447 or Their Aux Mach | $789K |
| 8448591000 | Parts of Knitting Machines | $666K |
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.
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Imports · August 2026
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Germany and Japan together supply 53% of it. China pays 20.0% duty; Germany 9.7%.
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rate provision · imports
2.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.42% of imports for consumption.