Shoe Heel Roughing Blade from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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