Leather Splitting Machine from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify machine specifications match 'other machinery' for leather working to avoid reclassification to parts under 8453.90
• Include detailed technical manuals and end-use certificates proving leather industry application