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U.S. imports of machinery for making or repairing leather articles (except footwear & sewing machines) (HS 845380) totaled $327K in April 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Importers of Machinery for Making or Repairing Leather Articles (Except Footwear & Sewing Machines) paid $21K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 6.4% on $327K 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 $327K in April 2026 ran 31% above the year-to-date monthly average of $250K.
Last updated: April 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.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOREA, SOUTH | $246K | -- | -$246K |
| ISRAEL | -- | $170K | +$170K |
| ITALY | $61K | -- | -$61K |
| UKRAINE | -- | $41K | +$41K |
| TAIWAN | $10K | -- | -$10K |
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8453800000 | MACH FOR MAKE,REPAIR ART OF HIDE,SKIN,LETHER,NESOI | $327K | 6.39% | $21K |
MACH FOR MAKE,REPAIR ART OF HIDE,SKIN,LETHER,NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8453800000 | MACH FOR MAKE,REPAIR ART OF HIDE,SKIN,LETHER,NESOI | $226K |
MACH FOR MAKE,REPAIR ART OF HIDE,SKIN,LETHER,NESOI
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DIGITAL PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847150
PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR ADP MACHINES & UNITS
HS 847330
PORT DIGTL AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESS MACH NOT > 10 KG
HS 847130
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING STORAGE UNITS, N.E.S.O.I
HS 847170
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847180
TURBOJET AND TURBOPROLLER PARTS
HS 841191
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $147K | $41K | -$105K |
| California | -- | $170K | +$170K |
| Florida | $124K | -- | -$124K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $246K | -- | -$246K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | -- | $170K | +$170K |
| NEW YORK, NY | $3K | $41K | +$39K |