Orthopedic Shoe Making Lasting Machine from Japan
Precision equipment for custom orthopedic footwear featuring adjustable lasts and contour forming. Still classified under 8453.20.00.00 as footwear making machinery.
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
• Medical device registration may be required alongside tariff classification
• Document adjustability features as footwear-specific, not general purpose
• Custom orthopedic focus shouldn't trigger Chapter 90 medical device classification