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Chewing Tobacco Press Machine CTP-100 from Japan

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.

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

Provide hygiene certifications for food-contact surfaces; watch for misdeclaration as general presses

Ensure end-user statement specifies tobacco use