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8453.90.50.00/Leather Splitting Machine Knife/Japan

Leather Splitting Machine Knife from Japan

A precision blade used in splitting machines to divide leather hides into uniform thicknesses for further processing. It falls under HTS 8453.90.5000 as a part of machinery specifically designed for working leather hides and skins. This component is essential for achieving consistent material thickness in leather production.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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Import Tips

• Verify the part is exclusively for leather working machinery via manufacturer specs to avoid misclassification as general industrial knives

• Include detailed technical drawings and end-use certificates in documentation to confirm HTS 8453 applicability

Leather Splitting Machine Knife from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8453.90.50.00