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HSChapter 84
U.S. imports of machinery for making or repairing footwear (HS 845320) totaled $758K in April 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Importers of Machinery for Making or Repairing Footwear paid $43K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 5.8% on $728K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Machinery for Making or Repairing Footwear imports of $758K in April 2026 ran 10% above the year-to-date monthly average of $689K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFootwear-making and repair machinery — lasting machines, sole-attaching presses, stitching equipment, and similar — enters the US under a single tariff line (8453200000) and is a critical capital input for domestic shoe manufacturers and repair operations. Italy leads US imports of this equipment, consistent with its global reputation for footwear machinery innovation, with Taiwan and Germany also significant sources. Buyers evaluating total landed cost should note that China-origin machinery in this category may carry Section 301 exposure.
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Yes — the single tariff line 8453200000 covers both making and repairing footwear, so a cobbler's lasting or stitching machine and a factory-scale sole-press are classified identically. The distinction that matters for classification is that the machinery must be specifically designed for footwear; general-purpose presses or sewing machines would fall elsewhere in Chapter 84.
Italy has historically been the global center of footwear machinery engineering, with clusters of specialized manufacturers in regions like Emilia-Romagna producing highly engineered lasting, cementing, and finishing equipment. This specialization means Italian suppliers often hold proprietary technology and after-sales service networks that US footwear producers rely on, giving Italian machinery a quality and support advantage that sustains its leading import share.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITALY | $663K | -- | -$663K |
| CHINA | $38K | -- | -$38K |
| CANADA | $31K | -- | -$31K |
| SOUTH AFRICA | -- | $26K | +$26K |
| TAIWAN | $25K | -- | -$25K |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8453200000 | MACHINERY FOR MAKING OR REPAIRING FOOTWEAR | $758K | 5.85% | $43K |
MACHINERY FOR MAKING OR REPAIRING FOOTWEAR
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8453200000 | MACHINERY FOR MAKING OR REPAIRING FOOTWEAR | $47K |
MACHINERY FOR MAKING OR REPAIRING FOOTWEAR
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $256K | -- | -$256K |
| Illinois | $128K | $3K | -$125K |
| New Hampshire | $118K | -- | -$118K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $430K | -- | -$430K |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $128K | -- | -$128K |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $78K | -- | -$78K |