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Leather Skiving Machine from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%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)

Import Tips

• Include videos or photos demonstrating leather-specific bevelling to support heading 8453

• Ensure country-of-origin marking on key parts for leather industry compliance