Loading...
SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of machinery for making or repairing non-footwear leather articles (SITC 72485) totaled $327K in April 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Importers of Machinery for Making or Repairing Non-Footwear Leather Articles 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 Non-Footwear Leather Articles imports of $327K in April 2026 ran 31% above the year-to-date monthly average of $250K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMachinery designed for producing or repairing leather goods other than footwear — such as handbags, belts, saddlery, and upholstery — occupies a distinct classification under SITC 72485, separate from both footwear machinery and general leather-working equipment. This is a niche capital equipment segment where Italian and German manufacturers have historically led in precision and automation. The explicit exclusion of footwear machinery is the critical classification boundary, and importers should document the machine's intended article type to support the declared heading.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
This heading covers machinery for producing or repairing leather articles other than footwear — including handbags, wallets, belts, harnesses, saddlery, and leather upholstery components. Footwear-specific machinery is explicitly excluded and classified under SITC 72483. If a machine is designed to handle both footwear and other leather goods, the principal-use rule or a CBP binding ruling should guide classification.
Duty rates at the HTS level can differ between footwear machinery and non-footwear leather goods machinery subheadings. Importers should verify the applicable HTS code and corresponding duty rate for their specific machine type, as misclassification between these adjacent headings can result in underpayment or overpayment of duties. A customs broker can confirm the correct subheading based on the machine's technical specifications.
Supplier Network
Get discovered by U.S. importers searching for HS 72485 — Machinery for Making or Repairing Non-Footwear Leather Articles. Be the first supplier listed.
Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOREA, SOUTH | $246K | -- | -$246K |
| ISRAEL | -- | $170K | +$170K |
| ITALY | $61K | -- | -$61K |
| UKRAINE | -- | $41K | +$41K |
| TAIWAN | $10K | -- | -$10K |