U.S. imports of Machinery for Making or Repairing Leather Articles (Except Footwear & Sewing Machines) (HS 845380) totaled $404K in August 2026, imported from 11 countries.
Importers of Machinery for Making or Repairing Leather Articles (Except Footwear & Sewing Machines) paid $23K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 5.61% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Machinery for Making or Repairing Leather Articles (Except Footwear & Sewing Machines) imports of $404K in August 2026 ran 78% above the year-to-date monthly average of $227K.
Last updated: August 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.
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Imports
$404KYoY · free account
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$8KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.5M of Machinery for Making or Repairing Leather Articles (Except Footwear & Sewing Machines) and exported $1.2M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 2 of 4 in heading 8453
Subheading 845380 · $404K of $1.7M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8453800000 | Mach for Make, Repair Art of Hide, Skin, Lether, NESOI | $404K | 5.61% | 100.00% | $23K |
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 | $8K |
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.
Imports · August 2026
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South Korea and France together supply 75% of it. China pays 19.1% duty; South Korea 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 5.61% of imports for consumption.