Footwear Cementing Machine from Japan
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.
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
• Document adhesive types and footwear end-use to differentiate from general gluing equipment
• Comply with VOC emission standards documentation for import clearance