Hide Splitting Machine from Germany
Precision machine with band knives that splits wet hides into top grain and split layers for uniform thickness in leather preparation. Falls under HTS 8453.10.00.00 as machinery for preparing hides and skins. Critical for shoe and upholstery leather.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include blade sharpness specs and safety interlocks in docs; calibrate thickness accuracy for verification; avoid pitfalls of classifying as general cutting machines