Machinery; for preparing, tanning or working hides, skins or leather, other than sewing machines

HS code 845310 covers a critical industry within the broader leather and textile manufacturing sector. This machinery is essential for the preparation, tanning, and processing of hides, skins, and leather - raw materials that are fundamental to the production of a wide range of consumer and industrial products. The machinery described by this code plays a vital role in transforming raw materials into high-quality, usable leather, supporting industries such as 420100 Saddlery and harness, 420310 Articles of apparel of leather or of composition leather, and 940151 Seats of a kind used for aircraft.

The machinery classified under HS code 845310 encompasses a range of specialized equipment used for various stages of hide, skin, and leather processing. This can include machines for dehairing, fleshing, tanning, dyeing, and finishing leather. Key production techniques involve the use of mechanical, chemical, and thermal processes to clean, soften, and transform raw hides and skins into durable, high-quality leather materials.

The primary inputs for this industry are the raw hides, skins, and leather materials that serve as the starting point for production. In addition, the machinery classified under HS code 845310 requires a range of supporting inputs, such as tanning chemicals, dyes, lubricants, and spare parts to ensure efficient and effective operation. The availability and quality of these inputs are crucial for the industry to meet the demands of downstream sectors.

The machinery classified under HS code 845310 is used to produce a wide range of leather materials and semi-finished products. These outputs are then consumed by industries such as 420100 Saddlery and harness, 420310 Articles of apparel of leather or of composition leather, and 940151 Seats of a kind used for aircraft, where they are further processed and transformed into a diverse array of leather goods and products. The efficiency and quality of the machinery described by this code directly impact the competitiveness and output of these downstream industries.