Loose Leaf Tobacco Portioning Machine from Japan
Precision weighing and volumetric filling machine that portions loose leaf chewing or pipe tobacco into retail pouches. HTS 8478.10.00 for tobacco product makeup equipment.
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
• Calibrate fill weights matching FDA serving size regulations
• Specify anti-static tobacco handling features
• Avoid general packaging machine declaration