Machinery
Machinery for preparing or making up tobacco, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof: > Machinery
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 8478.10.00
Tobacco Stem Removal and Conditioning Machine
Equipment that threshes tobacco leaves to remove coarse stems while conditioning midribs for further processing. Falls under HTS 8478.10.00 as essential tobacco preparation machinery.
Cigarette Tobacco Filling Machine
Automated machinery designed to precisely fill cigarette tubes with cut tobacco leaf, ensuring uniform density and weight for consistent smoking quality. Classified under HTS 8478.10.00 as it is specialized equipment for preparing and making up tobacco into cigarettes, not covered elsewhere in Chapter 84.
Pipe Tobacco Blending Machine
Rotary drum mixer that uniformly blends different pipe tobacco varieties and flavorings for consistent product quality. HTS 8478.10.00 covers this machinery essential for making up blended tobacco products.
Snuff Moistening and Grinding Mill
Wet grinding mill that moistens and pulverizes fermented tobacco into fine moist snuff consistency. Classifies under HTS 8478.10.00 for specialized snuff preparation machinery.
Loose Leaf Tobacco Portioning Machine
Precision weighing and volumetric filling machine that portions loose leaf chewing or pipe tobacco into retail pouches. HTS 8478.10.00 for tobacco product makeup equipment.
Cigar Buncher and Wrapper Applier
Semi-automatic machine that bunches filler tobacco and applies wrapper leaves to form cigar bodies before shaping. Specifically for HTS 8478.10.00 cigar making processes.
Smokeless Tobacco Extruder
Screw extruder that processes tobacco slurry into continuous snus or dissolvable tobacco strands. HTS 8478.10.00 for specialized smokeless tobacco forming machinery.
Tobacco Reconstituted Sheet Maker
Paper-making style machine that forms reconstituted tobacco sheets from tobacco dust, stems, and pulp. Advanced HTS 8478.10.00 machinery for tobacco sheet preparation.
Filter Cigarette Tipping Machine
High-speed rotary machine that attaches cellulose acetate filters to cigarette rods using adhesive banding. Final makeup step classified under HTS 8478.10.00.
Hookah Tobacco Paste Mixer
Planetary mixer that combines molasses, glycerin, and chopped tobacco to create hookah molasses tobacco paste. HTS 8478.10.00 for specialty tobacco preparation.
Tobacco Shredding and Cutting Machine
Industrial shredder that cuts dried tobacco leaves into fine ribbons or shreds suitable for cigarette or pipe tobacco blending. Falls under HTS 8478.10.00 for its specific role in tobacco preparation processes.
Cigar Rolling and Forming Machine
Automated equipment that rolls fermented tobacco leaves around a binder and wrapper to form premium handmade-style cigars. Specifically provided for in HTS 8478.10.00 as cigar making up machinery.
Chewing Tobacco Press and Forming Machine
Hydraulic press that forms sweetened chewing tobacco into plugs, twists, or loose pouch formats. HTS 8478.10.00 specifically includes machinery for making up chewing tobacco products.
Automatic Cigarette Making Machine
High-speed continuous motion machine that forms paper tubes, cuts tobacco filler, and assembles complete filter cigarettes. Prime example of HTS 8478.10.00 machinery for making up cigarettes.
Tobacco Flavor Infusion Tumbler
Stainless steel tumbler that evenly distributes casing liquids and flavorings onto cut tobacco rag. Classifies in HTS 8478.10.00 for tobacco makeup flavor application machinery.