Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 84471110 - Circular Knitting Machines for Knitting Hosiery

Circular knitting machines with cylinder diameter not exceeding 165 mm, for knitting hosiery fall under HS Code 84471110. This article provides an in-depth look at the product description, duty rates, special tariff preference programs, and the importing and exporting US states.

Product Description

The HS Code 84471110 refers to circular knitting machines specifically designed for knitting hosiery. These machines have a cylinder diameter that does not exceed 165 mm. Circular knitting machines are used in the textile industry to produce seamless knitted fabrics or garments. They have a circular arrangement of knitting needles and can produce tubular or flat knitted fabrics.

Bound / MFN Duty Rate

The bound or most-favored-nation (MFN) duty rate for HS Code 84471110 is free. This means that every time a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it has to do so for the same goods or services from all its trading partners. Importing countries do not need to pay any duty when importing circular knitting machines for knitting hosiery.

Quantity Unit

The quantity unit for HS Code 84471110 is number (NO). This unit represents the number of circular knitting machines being imported or exported.

Special Tariff Preference Programs

There are several special tariff preference programs that offer duty-free treatment for imports of circular knitting machines with HS Code 84471110. These programs include:

• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): Provides duty-free treatment for eligible products from various developing countries.
• Australia Special Rate: Offers preferential tariff rates for imports from Australia.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Provides preferential tariff rates for imports from Bahrain.
• NAFTA for Canada: Allows duty-free treatment for imports from Canada under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
• Chile Special Rate: Offers preferential tariff rates for imports from Chile.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): Provides duty-free treatment for eligible products from designated Caribbean countries.
• Israel Special Rate: Offers preferential tariff rates for imports from Israel.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): Provides duty-free treatment for eligible products from certain Andean countries.
• Jordan Special Rate: Offers preferential tariff rates for imports from Jordan.
• Morocco Special Rate: Provides preferential tariff rates for imports from Morocco.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Allows duty-free treatment for imports from Mexico under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
• Oman Special Rate: Offers preferential tariff rates for imports from Oman.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Provides preferential tariff rates for imports from the Dominican Republic and Central American countries.
• Peru Special Rate: Offers preferential tariff rates for imports from Peru.
• Singapore Special Rate: Provides preferential tariff rates for imports from Singapore.

Importing US States

The following US states are known for importing circular knitting machines with HS Code 84471110:

• California
• Kentucky
• Mississippi
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• Tennessee
• Virginia
• California
• Kentucky
• Mississippi
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• Tennessee
• Virginia

Exporting US States

The following US states are known for exporting circular knitting machines with HS Code 84471110:

• Colorado
• New Hampshire
• Virginia
• Colorado
• New Hampshire
• Virginia

Overall, HS Code 84471110 represents circular knitting machines used for knitting hosiery. These machines enjoy duty-free treatment under various special tariff preference programs. Importers and exporters in different US states engage in trade related to these machines, contributing to the growth and efficiency of the textile industry.