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U.S. exports of machinery for making or repairing leather articles (except footwear & sewing machines) (HS 845380) totaled $326K in July 2026.
Importers of Machinery for Making or Repairing Leather Articles (Except Footwear & Sewing Machines) paid $20K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $155K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Machinery for Making or Repairing Leather Articles (Except Footwear & Sewing Machines) imports of $155K in July 2026 ran 23% below the year-to-date monthly average of $202K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataCovering non-sewing, non-footwear equipment used to cut, skive, press, or otherwise fabricate finished leather goods — handbags, belts, saddlery, and similar articles — this heading (8453800000) serves a niche but technically demanding segment of the leather goods industry. Italy is the primary source, followed by South Korea and China, reflecting the concentration of luxury leather goods machinery expertise in European and East Asian markets. Importers should carefully distinguish this heading from 8453.10 (hide preparation) and 8453.20 (footwear machinery) to avoid misclassification.
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The heading explicitly excludes sewing machines (which fall under HTS 8452) and footwear-making or repairing machinery (HTS 8453.20). Machines for preparing or tanning hides before they become leather are classified under 8453.10. Only non-sewing equipment used to make or repair finished leather articles other than footwear belongs in 8453.80.
Composite machines or production lines with multiple functions are generally classified by the principal function under GRI 3. If the sewing function is principal, the unit may fall under HTS 8452; if cutting, pressing, or another leather-working function dominates, 8453.80 is more likely. A binding ruling request to CBP is advisable for high-value or recurring shipments of multi-function equipment.
Subheading 4 of 4 in heading 8453
Subheading 845380 · $155K of $3.2M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8453800000 | Mach for Make,Repair Art of Hide,Skin,Lether,NESOI | $155K | 12.59% | 100.00% | $20K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8453800000 | Mach for Make,Repair Art of Hide,Skin,Lether,NESOI | $326K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$155KYoY · Pro
Exports
$326KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Mexico and Indonesia together take 95% of it.
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rate provision · imports
the effective duty rate is 12.59%.