Other machinery
Machinery for preparing, tanning or working hides, skins or leather or for making or repairing footwear or other articles of hides, skins or leather, other than sewing machines; parts thereof: > Other machinery
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 8453.80.00.00
Shoe Bottom Roughening Machine
Equipment that roughens sole surfaces of shoes for better adhesive bonding during assembly. Under HTS 8453.80.00.00 for footwear making machinery other than sewing.
Shoe Lasting Machine
Automated machinery that shapes uppers over shoe lasts during footwear manufacturing. Classified under HTS 8453.80.00.00 as equipment for making footwear or articles of leather, distinct from sewing operations.
Shoe Nailing Machine
Automatic machine inserting nails or tacks to attach soles to shoe uppers in Goodyear welt construction. Under HTS 8453.80.00.00 for other footwear making machinery.
Shoe Upper Molding Machine
Vacuum or heat molding machine shaping leather uppers to foot form before assembly. Under HTS 8453.80.00.00 as other footwear making machinery.
Leather Splitting Machine
Industrial machine used to split leather hides into uniform thickness layers for further processing. It falls under HTS 8453.80.00.00 as machinery for working hides, skins, or leather, specifically for preparing leather by dividing it into thinner sheets.
Leather Skiving Machine
Precision machine that bevels or thins edges of leather pieces for seam joining in bags or shoes. It qualifies for HTS 8453.80.00.00 as specialized machinery for working leather hides or skins.
Footwear Cementing Machine
Machine applying adhesives to footwear components before assembly, essential for bonding soles and uppers. Falls under HTS 8453.80.00.00 for other machinery in footwear production.
Leather Buffing Machine
Rotary drum machine that buffs and smooths leather surfaces to achieve desired finish and texture. Classified in HTS 8453.80.00.00 as other leather working machinery.
Leather Embossing Machine
Hydraulic press machine that imprints patterns and textures onto leather surfaces using engraved rollers. Fits HTS 8453.80.00.00 as machinery for working leather articles.
Hide Fleshing Machine
Mechanical machine removing flesh and fat from raw hides using rotating blades, preparing for tanning. Classified under HTS 8453.80.00.00 as other machinery for preparing hides or skins.
Leather Staking Machine
Vibrating platform machine that softens and stretches tanned leather to improve flexibility. HTS 8453.80.00.00 covers this as other leather working equipment post-tanning.
Leather Perforating Machine
Rotary or laser machine creating decorative or functional holes in leather for belts or upholstery. Classified HTS 8453.80.00.00 as other leather working apparatus.
Footwear Heel Building Machine
Machine stacking and compressing leather or wood lifts to form shoe heels. Fits under HTS 8453.80.00.00 for other footwear production equipment.
Leather Washing Machine
Specialized drum washer for cleaning and softening finished leather garments or pieces. HTS 8453.80.00.00 includes machinery for working or repairing leather articles.
Leather Measuring and Cutting Machine
Automated plotter-style machine measuring hide dimensions and computer-controlled cutting patterns. Classified HTS 8453.80.00.00 for other leather working machinery.