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%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
• Detail pulp slurry composition optimized for tobacco fibers
• Include sheet calendering specs for cigarette paper compatibility
• Critical distinction from general paper machines (8439)