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Shoe Bottom Roughening Machine from China

Equipment that abrades shoe sole surfaces for better adhesive bonding during assembly. HTS 8453.20.00.00 includes preparatory machinery for footwear manufacturing.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.157.5%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Demonstrate sole contour following mechanisms in technical documentation

Dust collection systems integral to footwear safety compliance

Don't classify as general grinding equipment without footwear context