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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 8478.10.00.90
Cigarette Packing Machine Model PM-500
Automated machinery designed for packing cigarettes into cartons and outer packaging, including film wrapping and labeling. Classified under HTS 8478.10.0090 as it prepares tobacco products for distribution and is not specified elsewhere in Chapter 84. It handles high-volume production for commercial tobacco brands.
Tobacco Leaf Shredding Machine TS-300
Industrial shredder that cuts and shreds dried tobacco leaves into fine strips for cigarette or pipe tobacco production. Falls under HTS 8478.10.0090 for machinery making up tobacco not elsewhere specified. Ensures uniform shred size critical for blending and processing.
Cigar Rolling Automation System CR-200
Semi-automated system for rolling tobacco leaves into cigars, including bunching and shaping stations. HTS 8478.10.0090 covers this tobacco making-up machinery not detailed elsewhere. Used in premium cigar manufacturing lines.
Pipe Tobacco Blending Mixer BM-450
High-capacity mixer for blending different pipe tobacco varieties with flavorings and humectants. Classified in 8478.10.0090 as other tobacco making-up machinery. Ensures consistent aroma and moisture for retail packs.
Chewing Tobacco Press Machine CTP-100
Hydraulic press forming chewing tobacco into plugs or twists from fermented leaf mash. Under HTS 8478.10.0090 for unspecified tobacco preparation equipment. Common in smokeless tobacco production.
Snus Portioning and Filling Unit SPF-250
Precision unit that portions moist snus tobacco into small pouches and seals them. Fits HTS 8478.10.0090 as other tobacco making machinery. Key for modern oral tobacco products.
Tobacco Stem Removal Separator TSR-600
Vibratory separator removing tough stems from tobacco leaves post-threshing. HTS 8478.10.0090 for other tobacco prep machinery. Improves leaf quality for further processing.
Hookah Tobacco Paste Extruder HPE-150
Extruder mixing molasses, glycerin, and chopped tobacco into hookah paste logs. Classed under 8478.10.0090 as unspecified tobacco machinery. For mu'assel production.
Cigarette Filter Attachment Machine FAM-400
High-speed machine attaching cellulose acetate filters to cigarette rods. HTS 8478.10.0090 covers this tobacco making step. Integral to filter cigarette lines.
Roll-Your-Own Tobacco Conditioning Unit RYO-350
Unit conditioning RYO tobacco to optimal moisture via steam and humidity control. Under 8478.10.0090 for tobacco prep. Prevents breakage in papers.