Nike AirMax Sole Attaching Unit from China
Advanced automatic stitching system designed exclusively for bonding rubber soles to mesh uppers in AirMax sneakers. It employs pneumatic pressure and precision needles for durable seams in high-performance footwear. Falls under HTS 8452.21.10.00 due to its specialized automatic design for footwear sole-upper joining.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label equipment clearly as 'footwear sole-upper sewing machine' and provide OEM certification for tariff verification
• Ensure compliance with safety standards (CE marking) as industrial sewing machines face additional inspections