Adidas Sole-Upper Bonding Machine from Japan
This automatic sewing machine is specifically engineered to precisely join the soles to uppers in athletic footwear production, such as running shoes. It features high-speed stitching capabilities tailored for synthetic leather and rubber materials common in sneakers. Classified under HTS 8452.21.10.00 as it is an automatic unit specially designed for footwear sole-upper assembly.
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
• Verify machine specifications match 'automatic units specially designed to join footwear soles to uppers' to avoid reclassification under general sewing machines
• Include detailed technical blueprints and end-use certificates proving footwear assembly application during customs declaration