Tanning Drum Gearbox Assembly from Japan
Gearbox that drives rotation in large tanning drums for processing hides with chemicals. Classified as a part of hide preparation and tanning machinery under HTS 8453.90.5000. Enables controlled agitation for uniform tanning.
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
• Certify chemical resistance of materials due to tanning liquor exposure
• Provide gearbox ratio specs matching known tanning drum models
• Avoid declaring as standalone industrial gearbox under 8483