Product classification
HS code for Leather goods machine: 8453.80
Machinery, for making or repairing articles of hides, skins or leather, other than sewing machines.
Classification of leather goods machine under HS 8453.80
Machinery for making or repairing leather goods is classified under HS code 8453.80. Chapter 84 covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8453 is specifically dedicated to machinery for preparing, tanning, or working hides, skins, or leather, or for making or repairing footwear or other articles of hides, skins, or leather. Subheading 8453.80 covers "other machinery" within this group, distinguishing it from machinery used for the initial preparation of hides (8453.10) or footwear-specific machinery (8453.20). These machines are characterized by their specialized mechanical actions designed to handle the unique physical properties of leather, such as its thickness, toughness, and grain. The classification is based on the machine's primary function in the leather manufacturing or repair process.
- Covers
- Leather skiving machines for thinning edges
- Leather embossing and stamping machines
- Leather splitting machines for adjusting thickness
- Edge folding and burnishing machines for leather goods
- Leather punching and perforating machines
- Machines for making leather belts or watch straps
- Also under 8453.80
- Atom flash cutter
- Fortuna skiving machine
- OMAC edge painting machine
- Sagitta creasing machine
Codes often confused with 8453.80
Common mistake. A common misclassification is HS code 8452, which covers sewing machines. While many leather goods are sewn, a machine specifically designed for sewing leather is still classified under 8452. HS code 8453.80 is reserved for non-sewing mechanical processes like skiving or splitting. Another error is using 8453.10, which is strictly for the tanning and preparation of raw hides into leather, rather than the manufacturing of finished goods from that leather.
Top exporters and importers of HS 845380 (the code used for leather goods machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 845380 (the code used for leather goods machine) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 845380, not only leather goods machine.
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 leather goods machine
Brazil classifies leather goods machine under NCM 8453.80.00: HS 8453.80 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about leather goods machine
What is the HS code for Leather goods machine?
The HS code for Leather goods machine is 845380 (Machinery; for making or repairing articles of hides, skins or leather, other than sewing machines). The HS code for machinery used to manufacture or repair leather articles (excluding sewing machines) is 8453.80.
How do I classify Leather goods machine for customs?
Leather goods machine is classified under HS code 845380 — Machinery; for making or repairing articles of hides, skins or leather, other than sewing machines. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are leather cutting machines included here?
Yes, mechanical leather cutting machines specifically designed for working leather are typically classified under 8453.80, provided they are not general-purpose laser or water-jet cutters which might fall under other headings like 8456.
Which countries are the top exporters of leather goods machine (HS 845380)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 845380 (the code used for leather goods machine) 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 leather goods machine (HS 845380)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 845380 (the code used for leather goods machine) 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.
Is the HS code for Leather goods machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 845380 for Leather goods machine is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for leather goods machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, leather goods machine (HS 845380) is classified under NCM 8453.80.00.