Leather Skiving Machine from Japan
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 — 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
• Include videos or photos demonstrating leather-specific bevelling to support heading 8453
• Ensure country-of-origin marking on key parts for leather industry compliance