HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8453.80 – Machinery; for making or repairing articles of hides, skins or leather, other than sewing machines
HS code 8453.80 is the 6-digit subheading for machinery, for making or repairing articles of hides, skins or leather, other than sewing machines. It is used for leather cutting machines, skiving machines, edge painting machines, creasing machines and embossing machines.
What HS 8453.80 covers
This HS code covers machinery used for making or repairing articles of hides, skins, or leather, other than footwear and general-purpose sewing machines. This includes a wide array of equipment for producing items like handbags, belts, wallets, luggage, leather apparel, and automotive leather interiors. These machines perform tasks such as cutting, skiving, edge painting, creasing, and embossing, enabling manufacturers to achieve high precision and efficiency in their production lines. Importers range from luxury leather goods brands to small artisanal workshops, all seeking to enhance their manufacturing capabilities. Exporters are typically specialized engineering firms that develop and produce advanced leather processing equipment. The trade in these machines reflects the global demand for diverse leather products and the continuous need for sophisticated tools to process this versatile material.
- Covers
- Leather cutting machines
- Skiving machines
- Edge painting machines
- Creasing machines
- Embossing machines
- Punching machines
- Strap cutting machines
- Die cutting machines
- Examples
- Atom flash cutter
- Fortuna skiving machine
- OMAC edge painting machine
- Sagitta creasing machine
Codes often confused with 8453.80
Common mistake. Can be confused with 845310 (leather preparation) or 845320 (footwear machinery), but 845380 is specifically for machinery used in manufacturing *finished articles* of leather, excluding shoes.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 845380, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 845380 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 45% of world imports. Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 69% of its exports here ($17M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher. Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 76% of its imports here ($16M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $30M 36% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$20M 24% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 China $16M 19% of world exports
Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 69% of its exports here ($17M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
World total: $83M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Indonesia $47M 45% of world imports
- 2 India $17M 17% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$5.3M 5.0% of world imports · partner records ↗
Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 76% of its imports here ($16M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
World total: $105M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8453.80
Brazil does not split HS 8453.80: its NCM code is 8453.80.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.53 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8453.80
What is HS code 845380?
HS code 845380 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machinery; for making or repairing articles of hides, skins or leather, other than sewing machines. This HS code covers machinery used for making or repairing articles of hides, skins, or leather, other than footwear and general-purpose sewing machines. This includes a wide array of equipment for producing items like handbags, belts, wallets, luggage, leather apparel, and automotive leather interiors. These machines perform tasks such as cutting, skiving, edge painting, creasing, and embossing, enabling manufacturers to achieve high precision and efficiency in their production lines. Importers range from luxury leather goods brands to small artisanal workshops, all seeking to enhance their manufacturing capabilities. Exporters are typically specialized engineering firms that develop and produce advanced leather processing equipment. The trade in these machines reflects the global demand for diverse leather products and the continuous need for sophisticated tools to process this versatile material.
What products fall under HS code 845380?
Leather cutting machines, Skiving machines, Edge painting machines, Creasing machines, Embossing machines, Punching machines, Strap cutting machines, Die cutting machines
What are common misclassifications for HS code 845380?
Can be confused with 845310 (leather preparation) or 845320 (footwear machinery), but 845380 is specifically for machinery used in manufacturing *finished articles* of leather, excluding shoes.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 845380?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 845380 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($30M, 36% of world exports), Taiwan (about $20M) and China ($16M). World exports came to about $83M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 69% of its exports here ($17M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 845380?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 845380 in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($47M, 45% of world imports), India ($17M) and Vietnam (about $5.3M). World imports came to about $105M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 76% of its imports here ($16M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
How is HS code 845380 structured?
HS code 845380 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (53) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (80) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 845380?
In Brazil, HS code 845380 is NCM 8453.80.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.