Shoe Last Molding Press Roller from Japan
A heavy-duty roller component in presses used to shape shoe lasts from leather or leather-board for footwear manufacturing. Classified under HTS 8453.90.5000 as a part of machinery for making footwear or leather articles. It ensures precise forming of lasts critical for shoe 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%
Import Tips
• Provide evidence that the roller is for footwear last-making equipment to prevent reclassification as general pressing parts
• Label components clearly with machine model compatibility for customs verification
• Avoid pitfalls by not importing as sets with non-leather machinery parts, which could trigger different headings