8453Machinery for preparing, tanning or working hides, skins or leather or for making or repairing footwear or other articles of hides, skins or leather, other than sewing machines:
原皮、毛皮又は革の前処理用機械、なめし用機械及び加工機械並びに毛皮製又は革製の履物その他の製品の製造用又は修理用の機械(ミシンを除く。)
HS code 8453 is a Heading (4-digit) classification number. In Japan's trade statistics (published by Ministry of Finance), it represents import/export items classified as “Machinery for preparing, tanning or working hides, skins or leather or for making or repairing footwear or other articles of hides, skins or leather, other than sewing machines:”. This code has 4 subcategories defined below it.
Latest trade statistics
In May 2026, Japan's imports under HS code 8453 (Machinery for preparing, tanning or working hides, skins or leather or for making or repairing footwear or other articles of hides, skins or leather, other than sewing machines:) totaled ¥37M (YoY -67.8%), with a volume of 18 NO at about ¥2,083,056/NO. The top import sources are Germany (43.2%), Italy (26.5%), People's Republic of China (19.6%). Exports totaled ¥1M (YoY -88.7%), with a volume of 4 NO at about ¥299,750/NO. The top export destinations are People's Republic of China (22.4%), Mexico (17.6%), Republic of Korea (15.3%).
Top export destinations (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | People's Republic of China | ¥31M | 22.4% | 207 NO | ¥147,903/NO |
| 2 | Mexico | ¥24M | 17.6% | 226 KG | ¥106,566/KG |
| 3 | Republic of Korea | ¥21M | 15.3% | 4 NO | ¥5,244,000/NO |
| 4 | Turkey | ¥11M | 8.1% | 85 KG | ¥130,306/KG |
| 5 | Malaysia | ¥10M | 7.1% | 1 NO | ¥9,744,000/NO |
Top import sources (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | ¥244M | 43.2% | 5 NO | ¥48,893,200/NO |
| 2 | Italy | ¥150M | 26.5% | 39 NO | ¥3,841,667/NO |
| 3 | People's Republic of China | ¥111M | 19.6% | 70 NO | ¥1,583,014/NO |
| 4 | Turkey | ¥17M | 3.0% | 5 NO | ¥3,360,200/NO |
| 5 | Taiwan | ¥16M | 2.9% | 83 NO | ¥195,867/NO |
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