Shoe Upper Molding Machine from Japan
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 — 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
• Provide mold sizes matching footwear lasts for classification support
• Declare temperature controls suitable for leather, not plastics
• Avoid plastics molding declaration under 8477