Leather Buffing Machine

High-speed cylindrical drum with abrasive belts that buffs leather surfaces to remove flesh and create smooth or suede finishes. HTS 8453.10.00.00 for working leather or skins. Used post-tanning for corrected grain leather.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8460.39.00Higher: 39.4% vs 17.5%

If generic abrasive finishing without leather feed systems

Lacks specificity for hides, classified as other sharpening/grinding machines.

8479.82.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If for textile or fabric buffing

Different material processing changes to mixing/processing machinery.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify RPM and belt grit sizes in invoices; dust extraction compliance required; pitfall: misclass as general grinding under 8460