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%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
• 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