Industrial Shoe Upper Molding Press from Japan
Hydraulic press that molds shoe uppers to exact last specifications using heat and pressure. Dedicated footwear machinery under HTS 8453.20.00.00.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include temperature/pressure specs matching footwear material requirements
• Factory layout diagrams showing integration into shoe production lines helpful
• Avoid classifying heated platens separately from complete shoe machinery