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Toe Lasting and Sidewall Pincer Machine from Germany

Automated system with mechanical pincers for toe and sidewall lasting operations on dress shoes. HTS 8453.20.00.00 classification for precision footwear forming equipment.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Supply CAD drawings illustrating pincer mechanisms designed for shoe upper contours

• Test certificates proving operation only with footwear lasts required