Hauni MAX Industrial Cigarette Making Machine from China
The Hauni MAX is a high-speed industrial machine designed for continuous production of filter cigarettes from cut tobacco and filter rods. It incorporates precision rod-making and filter attachment technology, classified under HTS 8478.10.0010 as machinery specifically for industrial cigarette manufacturing in tobacco processing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify machine specifications match 'industrial cigarette-making' criteria per HTS notes to avoid reclassification as general tobacco machinery
• Include detailed technical manuals and production capacity declarations in documentation to support valuation and compliance