Shoe Bottom Roughening Machine from Japan
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 — 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
• 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