Hide Fleshing Machine Drum from China
Rotating cylindrical drum in fleshing machines that removes flesh and fat from raw hides during leather preparation. This part is integral to machinery for preparing hides and skins, fitting HTS 8453.90.5000. It ensures clean surfaces for subsequent tanning processes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit machine blueprints showing drum integration specific to hide preparation to support classification
• Ensure hygiene certifications if used in food-contact hide processing to meet import standards