Vamp Lasting Machine for Safety Shoes

Heavy-duty lasting machine designed for industrial safety footwear uppers, handling steel toes and protective materials. Falls under 8453.20.00.00 as machinery dedicated to footwear production regardless of safety features.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 17.5%

If capable of processing non-footwear protective apparel

Versatile safety equipment manufacturing machines fall under other machinery headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify that machine processes only footwear uppers, not standalone safety components

Include safety certifications (ANSI/ISO) alongside machinery classification documents