Heel Counter Plastic Molding Machine from Japan
Precision injection machine for forming rigid plastic heel counters that reinforce shoe structure and support arches. HTS 8477.10.30.00 classification due to exclusive use in shoe manufacturing from plastics or rubber composites. High repeatability for orthopedic footwear.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document heel counter dimensions and shoe integration; label as 'for footwear only'
• Pitfall: bundling with adhesives risking set classification