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Vamp Splitting Knife from Japan

Precision splitting blade for shoe machinery dividing leather into uniform thickness for vamps. Classified HTS 8208.90.3000 as essential for mechanical shoe upper preparation. Adjustable for different leather types.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide thickness tolerance specs tying to shoe production standards

• Declare exact steel composition for potential alloy duties

Vamp Splitting Knife from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8208.90.30.00