Leather Finishing Calender from Japan
Rolling machine with engraved cylinders that emboss and smooth leather hides for upholstery and footwear. HTS 8420.10.90 for calendering leather, not metals/glass processing. Provides texture and uniform thickness.
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
• Document leather-only use; inspect for chrome roller compliance
• Common pitfall: classification as tannery machinery under 8424