8452.21.10.00 - Specially designed to join footwear soles to uppers
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | Free |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 8452.21.10.00, specifically designates automatic sewing machines that are specially designed for the critical task of joining footwear soles to their uppers. These machines are engineered with specialized tooling and mechanisms to handle the unique materials and structural requirements of shoe construction, ensuring a secure and efficient bond between the sole and the upper components. Their purpose is highly specialized, focusing solely on this particular stage of footwear manufacturing.
Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 8452.21.90.00, is crucial. While both fall under automatic units within other sewing machines, this specific subheading is *exclusively* for machines with the sole purpose of attaching footwear soles to uppers. The sibling category would encompass other types of automatic sewing machines that do not possess this specialized function, such as those used for general apparel assembly or other industrial sewing applications that do not involve footwear sole attachment.
As a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories under 8452.21.10.00. Therefore, classification under this heading relies entirely on the machine's intrinsic design and its demonstrable capability for the specific function of joining footwear soles to uppers. Importers and exporters should ensure that the machinery being declared unequivocally meets this specialized application requirement.