Shoe Upper Molding Machine from Germany
Vacuum or heat molding machine shaping leather uppers to foot form before assembly. Under HTS 8453.80.00.00 as other footwear making machinery.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide mold sizes matching footwear lasts for classification support
• Declare temperature controls suitable for leather, not plastics
• Avoid plastics molding declaration under 8477