Cigarette Packing Machine Model PM-500 from Japan
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.
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
• Verify machine specifications match 'tobacco preparation' to avoid reclassification; provide detailed technical manuals and end-use declarations
• Common pitfall: missing CE marking for safety compliance can delay entry