Hauni MAX Industrial Cigarette Making Machine from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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