8478.10.00/Chewing Tobacco Press and Forming Machine/Japan

Chewing Tobacco Press and Forming Machine from Japan

Hydraulic press that forms sweetened chewing tobacco into plugs, twists, or loose pouch formats. HTS 8478.10.00 specifically includes machinery for making up chewing tobacco products.

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%

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Import Tips

• Specify pressing temperatures and tobacco-specific mold designs in technical specs

• Provide evidence of exclusive use in licensed tobacco manufacturing facilities