Tobacco Reconstituted Sheet Maker from Japan
Paper-making style machine that forms reconstituted tobacco sheets from tobacco dust, stems, and pulp. Advanced HTS 8478.10.00 machinery for tobacco sheet preparation.
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%
Import Tips
• Detail pulp slurry composition optimized for tobacco fibers
• Include sheet calendering specs for cigarette paper compatibility
• Critical distinction from general paper machines (8439)