HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8453.90 – Machinery; parts of those for preparing, tanning or working hides, skins or leather, for making or repairing footwear or other articles of hides, skin or leather, other than sewing machines
HS code 8453.90 is the 6-digit subheading for machinery, parts of those for preparing, tanning or working hides, skins or leather, for making or repairing footwear or other articles of hides, skin or leather, other than sewing machines. It is used for machine blades, cutting dies, lasting machine grippers, skiving machine knives and polishing brushes.
What HS 8453.90 covers
This code encompasses the essential components and spare parts for the specialized machinery used across the entire leather industry, including equipment for preparing, tanning, or working hides and skins, and for making or repairing footwear or other leather articles (excluding sewing machines). The trade in these parts is critical for maintaining the operational efficiency, longevity, and performance of expensive production equipment. Importers are typically maintenance departments of tanneries, footwear factories, and leather goods manufacturers, who require reliable parts to minimize downtime and ensure continuous production. Exporters are often the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) or specialized parts suppliers. The global flow of these parts underscores the interconnectedness of the leather supply chain and the vital importance of robust after-sales support for industrial machinery.
- Covers
- Machine blades
- Cutting dies
- Lasting machine grippers
- Skiving machine knives
- Polishing brushes
- Press plates
- Hydraulic cylinders
- Control boards
- Examples
- Atom cutting blades
- Cerim lasting pincers
- Fortuna skiving knives
- Cartigliano drying tunnel spare parts
Codes often confused with 8453.90
Common mistake. Often confused with general machine parts under 847990 or specific parts for sewing machines under 845290, but 845390 is exclusively for parts of the non-sewing leather/footwear machinery classified under 8453.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 845390, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 845390 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 11% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $100M 44% of world exports
- 2 China $34M 15% of world exports
- 3 Germany $31M 14% of world exports
World total: $228M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$26M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 United States $19M 8.2% of world imports
- 3 Dominican Republic $17M 7.3% of world imports
World total: $232M 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. 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 8453.90
Brazil does not split HS 8453.90: its NCM code is 8453.90.00.
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 8453.90
What is HS code 845390?
HS code 845390 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machinery; parts of those for preparing, tanning or working hides, skins or leather, for making or repairing footwear or other articles of hides, skin or leather, other than sewing machines. This code encompasses the essential components and spare parts for the specialized machinery used across the entire leather industry, including equipment for preparing, tanning, or working hides and skins, and for making or repairing footwear or other leather articles (excluding sewing machines). The trade in these parts is critical for maintaining the operational efficiency, longevity, and performance of expensive production equipment. Importers are typically maintenance departments of tanneries, footwear factories, and leather goods manufacturers, who require reliable parts to minimize downtime and ensure continuous production. Exporters are often the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) or specialized parts suppliers. The global flow of these parts underscores the interconnectedness of the leather supply chain and the vital importance of robust after-sales support for industrial machinery.
What products fall under HS code 845390?
Machine blades, Cutting dies, Lasting machine grippers, Skiving machine knives, Polishing brushes, Press plates, Hydraulic cylinders, Control boards
What are common misclassifications for HS code 845390?
Often confused with general machine parts under 847990 or specific parts for sewing machines under 845290, but 845390 is exclusively for parts of the non-sewing leather/footwear machinery classified under 8453.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 845390?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 845390 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($100M, 44% of world exports), China ($34M) and Germany ($31M). World exports came to about $228M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 845390?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 845390 in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $26M, 11% of world imports), the United States ($19M) and the Dominican Republic ($17M). World imports came to about $232M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 845390 structured?
HS code 845390 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 845390?
In Brazil, HS code 845390 is NCM 8453.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.