Leather Staking Machine from Japan
Vibrating staking machine that softens and stretches tanned leather by mechanical flexing to improve pliability. HTS 8453.10.00.00 for working leather. Adjustable pins for different thicknesses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Calibrate vibration frequency in docs; noise compliance certs needed; pitfall: confuse with general presses under 8462