Automated Shoe Lasting Machine from Japan
An automated shoe lasting machine that shapes shoe uppers over a last using automated pincers and adhesive application systems. This is specialized machinery for the footwear manufacturing process, specifically for the lasting operation, and falls under tariff item 8453.20.00 as machinery for making footwear.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the machine is classified as machinery for making footwear and not as a general-purpose robot, which could fall under a different heading
• Have technical documentation ready to demonstrate its dedicated use in footwear manufacturing
• Verify if any Canadian provincial safety standards apply to the machine's electrical components