Hide Staking Machine Roller Pair from Japan
Paired rollers that mechanically soften and stretch tanned hides through staking process. Essential part of post-tanning leather working machinery under HTS 8453.90.5000. Improves leather flexibility for garment and upholstery use.
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
• Prove rollers have leather-specific surface patterns (e.g
• cork or rubber)
• Balance pairs must be imported together to maintain classification
• Avoid general rubber roller classification in 4010