8478.10.00/Cigar Rolling and Forming Machine/Japan

Cigar Rolling and Forming Machine from Japan

Automated equipment that rolls fermented tobacco leaves around a binder and wrapper to form premium handmade-style cigars. Specifically provided for in HTS 8478.10.00 as cigar making up machinery.

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

• Submit engineering drawings highlighting tobacco leaf handling mechanisms unique to cigar production

• Obtain advance ruling from CBP for high-value cigar machinery imports