Tobacco Leaf Shredding Machine TS-300 from Japan
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.
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
• Include material safety data sheets for tobacco dust handling; ensure FDA tobacco product compliance if applicable
• Pitfall: Incorrect HS declaration as general shredder leads to audits