HTS 8447.20.30.00: US import duty from China
Knitting machines, stitch-bonding machines and machines for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tufting, Flat knitting machines; stitch-bonding machines, V-bed flat knitting machines, Other. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.
Duty rate & fees
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 2.6% |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | 7.5% |
| Total duty (on customs value) | 10.1% |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | 0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50) |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean | 0.125% |
Worked example: $10,000 shipment
| Customs value | $10,000.00 |
| Base duty (MFN) | $260.00 |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | $750.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | $12.50 |
| Total landed cost | $11,057.14 |
Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →
FAQ
What is the import duty on HTS 8447.20.30.00 from China?
Goods classified under HTS 8447.20.30.00 (Knitting machines, stitch-bonding machines and machines for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tufting, Flat knitting machines; stitch-bonding machines, V-bed flat knitting machines, Other) have a duty of 10.1% of the customs value on the China to US lane (base rate plus any Section 301 tariff), plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.50) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%).
What does HTS code 8447.20.30.00 cover?
Knitting machines, stitch-bonding machines and machines for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tufting, Flat knitting machines; stitch-bonding machines, V-bed flat knitting machines, Other. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.
How much does it cost to import HTS 8447.20.30.00 from China?
On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $11,057, about 10.6% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.
Related codes in heading 8447
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Estimates for planning only. Final classification and duty are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at entry. Rates from USITC HTSUS 2026-06-15-cn-us. The IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down (SCOTUS, 2026-02-20) and is excluded. Not legal or customs-broker advice.