Leather Splitting Machine from Japan
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 — 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
• 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