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%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
• Specify pressing temperatures and tobacco-specific mold designs in technical specs
• Provide evidence of exclusive use in licensed tobacco manufacturing facilities