Shoe Bottom Roughening Machine
Equipment that roughens sole surfaces of shoes for better adhesive bonding during assembly. Under HTS 8453.80.00.00 for footwear making machinery other than sewing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for sharpening or roughening tools generally
Sharpening or surface finishing machines go to 8460 if not footwear-specific.
If for rubber sole processing primarily
Rubber/plastics working machinery classification takes precedence.
If other lifting/handling equipment with roughening
If incorporating material handling functions, may shift to 8428.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include shoe sole material compatibility data (rubber/leather) in technical files
• Ensure CE marking or equivalent for safety compliance in footwear machinery
• Avoid general grinding machine declaration under 8460
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Shoe Upper Molding Machine
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Leather Splitting Machine
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Leather Skiving Machine
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Footwear Cementing Machine
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