Leather Buffing Machine from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify drum abrasives and leather compatibility in import declarations
• Obtain certificates confirming not for textile or wood buffing to secure 8453 placement