Bottom Hemming Blade for Shoes
A bottom hemming blade designed for shoe machinery that folds and cuts bottom hems on sockliners or insoles. It is a cutting blade for a mechanical appliance used in footwear manufacturing, falling under tariff item 8208.90.00 for other machine knives and cutting blades.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 8208900000; Equal To 8208900000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as part of a complete shoe machine
The blade may be classified with the machine if it is included as an integral component at the time of importation.
If the blade is for woodworking machines
Woodworking machine blades are classified under a different tariff item within the same heading.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the blade is classified as a part of the shoe machinery, not as a hand tool, to avoid misclassification
• Provide a detailed product description and the machinery model it fits to the CBSA officer
• Verify if the blade qualifies for any duty relief programs for manufacturing inputs
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