Upper Leather Skiving Blade from Japan
A thin, angled blade for shoe skiving machines that bevels leather uppers for seam joining. Classified under HTS 8208.90.3000 due to its dedicated use in footwear assembly machinery. Ensures precise thinning without tearing delicate materials.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide detailed technical drawings showing shoe machinery fitment for accurate classification
• Ensure origin certificates as many are from specialized Italian or German manufacturers
• Avoid bundling with non-shoe blades to prevent set classification issues