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Hide Splitting Machine from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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