Pipe Tobacco Packaging Machine from Japan
Industrial machine designed specifically for packaging loose pipe tobacco into pouches or tins, ensuring airtight seals to preserve freshness. It falls under HTS 8422.40.11 as it is explicitly listed as a machine for packaging pipe tobacco within the category of specialized packing machinery.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify machine specifications match 'pipe tobacco packaging' to avoid reclassification; provide technical manuals as documentation
• Comply with FDA tobacco regulations and ensure CE marking for safety standards