Machinery for making or repairing footwear
Machinery for preparing, tanning or working hides, skins or leather or for making or repairing footwear or other articles of hides, skins or leather, other than sewing machines; parts thereof: > Machinery for making or repairing footwear
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 8453.20.00.00
Cement Shoe Sole Attaching Machine
Industrial press that bonds shoe soles to uppers using industrial adhesives and pressure. Classified in 8453.20.00.00 for its dedicated role in footwear assembly and repair processes.
Shoe Heel Seat Lasting Machine
Specialized equipment that forms and secures the heel seat area of shoe uppers on the last. HTS 8453.20.00.00 covers this precision footwear making machinery essential for proper heel attachment.
Shoe Repair Recapping Machine
Equipment for removing worn soles and attaching new ones during shoe repair operations. Specifically included in HTS 8453.20.00.00 for both making and repairing footwear.
Industrial Shoe Upper Molding Press
Hydraulic press that molds shoe uppers to exact last specifications using heat and pressure. Dedicated footwear machinery under HTS 8453.20.00.00.
Orthopedic Shoe Making Lasting Machine
Precision equipment for custom orthopedic footwear featuring adjustable lasts and contour forming. Still classified under 8453.20.00.00 as footwear making machinery.
Shoe Bottom Roughening Machine
Equipment that abrades shoe sole surfaces for better adhesive bonding during assembly. HTS 8453.20.00.00 includes preparatory machinery for footwear manufacturing.
Footwear Seat Roughening and Cementing Machine
Dual-function machine that roughens and applies adhesive to shoe sole seating areas. Comprehensive footwear preparation equipment under HTS 8453.20.00.00.
Cold Cement Shoe Assembly Line Machine
High-speed production line equipment using cold cement technology for athletic shoe assembly. HTS 8453.20.00.00 classification for automated footwear manufacturing systems.
Shoe Repair Sole Peeling Machine
Precision equipment that removes damaged soles from uppers for repair and resoling. Specifically addresses the 'repairing footwear' aspect of HTS 8453.20.00.00.
Heat-Activated Shoe Bonding Press
Thermally activated press for heat-set adhesive bonding in waterproof footwear construction. Advanced footwear making machinery under HTS 8453.20.00.00.
Automated Shoe Upper Pulling Machine
Robotic system that stretches and pulls shoe uppers over lasts with computer-controlled tension. Modern automation within traditional HTS 8453.20.00.00 footwear machinery classification.
Industrial Boot Shaft Forming Machine
Heavy-duty equipment for forming tall boot shafts over specialized lasts, including puller systems. HTS 8453.20.00.00 covers all footwear types including boots.
Automated Shoe Lasting Machine
This machine shapes shoe uppers over a last using automated pincers and adhesive application systems. It falls under HTS 8453.20.00.00 as specialized machinery for the footwear manufacturing process, specifically lasting which prepares the shoe for sole attachment.
Vamp Lasting Machine for Safety Shoes
Heavy-duty lasting machine designed for industrial safety footwear uppers, handling steel toes and protective materials. Falls under 8453.20.00.00 as machinery dedicated to footwear production regardless of safety features.
Toe Lasting and Sidewall Pincer Machine
Automated system with mechanical pincers for toe and sidewall lasting operations on dress shoes. HTS 8453.20.00.00 classification for precision footwear forming equipment.