Upper Leather Skiving Blade
A thin, angled blade for shoe skiving machines that bevels leather uppers for seam joining. It is a cutting blade for footwear assembly machinery, classified 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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as part of a complete skiving machine
The blade may be classified with the machine if it is included as an integral component at the time of importation.
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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
• Document the blade's angle and its specific use in skiving to support classification
• Verify if the blade is a 'part of general use' under Section XV note 2, which would exclude it from Chapter 82
• Ensure the blade is not classified as a hand tool, which would fall under a different heading
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