U.S. imports of Machines for Preparing, Tanning, or Working Hides, Skins, or Leather (HS 845310) totaled $139K in August 2026, imported from 12 countries.
Importers of Machines for Preparing, Tanning, or Working Hides, Skins, or Leather paid $18K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.95% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Machines for Preparing, Tanning, or Working Hides, Skins, or Leather imports of $139K in August 2026 ran 82% below the year-to-date monthly average of $758K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataItaly is the dominant supplier of leather-processing machinery to the US market, reflecting that country's deep specialization in tannery equipment engineering — from beam-house machinery to finishing lines. Classified under a single 10-digit line (8453100000), this equipment serves tanneries and leather goods manufacturers and is distinct from footwear-making machinery and from sewing machines used in leather assembly. Germany and China are also notable sources, offering buyers a range of precision European engineering versus cost-competitive alternatives.
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11 import shipments a month
HTS 8453.10 covers machines specifically for preparing, tanning, and working hides and skins — processes that occur before the leather is cut and assembled. Machinery for making or repairing finished leather articles (other than footwear) falls under 8453.80, and footwear-making machinery under 8453.20. The functional stage in the production process is the key classification criterion.
Beyond standard commercial invoice and packing list, importers should obtain a detailed technical specification sheet identifying the machine's function (e.g., splitting, shaving, fleshing) to support correct HTS classification. If the equipment contains controlled substances such as certain hydraulic fluids, EPA import requirements may apply. A licensed customs broker familiar with industrial machinery can help ensure proper entry.
Subheading 4 of 4 in heading 8453
Subheading 845310 · $139K of $1.7M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8453100000 | Mach for Prepar, Tan or Work Hides, Skins or Leathr | $139K | 12.95% | 100.00% | $18K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8453100000 | Mach for Prepar, Tan or Work Hides, Skins or Leathr | $10K |
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
$139KYoY · free account
Exports
$10KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $8.3M of Machines for Preparing, Tanning, or Working Hides, Skins, or Leather and exported $2.2M.
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Italy and China together supply 82% of it. China pays 20.0% duty; Germany 10.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 12.95% of imports for consumption.