Shoe Heel Roughing Blade from Germany
Abrasive-edged blade for shoe machinery that roughens heel seats for better adhesion. HTS 8208.90.3000 due to specific design for footwear pre-cementing machines. Removes smooth surfaces from leather or rubber heels.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify abrasive grit and shoe material compatibility in import docs
• Test for wear-resistant coatings which may affect value declarations
• Avoid generic 'roughing blade' labels; specify 'shoe heel' explicitly