Leather Staking Machine from Japan
Vibrating platform machine that softens and stretches tanned leather to improve flexibility. HTS 8453.80.00.00 covers this as other leather working equipment post-tanning.
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
• Specify post-tanning application to differentiate from preparation machinery
• Provide vibration frequency specs for customs verification