Cigar Rolling Automation System CR-200 from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit blueprints showing tobacco-specific features; comply with TTB labeling if for US production
• Avoid pitfall: classifying as food processing equipment under 8438