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Unhairing Machine

Cylinder machine that chemically and mechanically removes hair from lime-soaked hides using lime-sulfide solutions. For preparing hides under HTS 8453.10.00.00. Includes recovery systems for chemicals.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8421.19.00.00Higher: 38.8% vs 20%

If basic soaking without mechanical unhairing

Centrifugal washers if no hide-specific action.

8479.89Lower: 15% vs 20%

If generic chemical processors

Not dedicated to hides.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Hazardous chemical handling manifests required; pH recovery docs; avoid 8421 classification