Parts of industrial cigarette-making machines
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Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 8478.90.00.10
Cigarette Rod Forming Dies
Precision-engineered steel dies used in industrial cigarette-making machines to shape and form tobacco filler into uniform rods. These parts are integral to the rod-making section where loose tobacco is compressed and shaped around filter components. Classified under HTS 8478.90.0010 as dedicated parts for industrial cigarette production machinery.
Tobacco Cutter Blades
High-speed rotary or linear blades designed for industrial cigarette makers to precisely cut tobacco filler to exact lengths during rod formation. Made from hardened tool steel for durability under continuous operation. Falls under HTS 8478.90.0010 as specialized cutting parts of cigarette-making equipment.
Filter Attachment Collets
Precision collets that grip and align acetate filter plugs during the filter attachment stage in high-speed cigarette makers. Ensures perfect axial alignment for glue application and rod-filter bonding. Classified in HTS 8478.90.0010 for its exclusive role in industrial cigarette assembly.
Cigarette Paper Feed Rollers
Ceramic-coated or rubberized rollers that precisely feed and tension cigarette paper bobbins in industrial makers. Critical for maintaining paper alignment during rod wrapping. HTS 8478.90.0010 classification due to specialization for cigarette production lines.
Rod Ejection Pneumatic Pistons
Custom pneumatic pistons that eject completed cigarette rods from forming molds in industrial makers at rates up to 12,000/min. Made from lightweight alloys for high-speed operation. Dedicated parts under HTS 8478.90.0010 for cigarette machinery.
Glue Applicator Nozzles
Micro-precision nozzles that deposit exact microdots of adhesive for filter attachment and paper seaming in cigarette makers. Stainless steel construction resists tobacco adhesives. Classifies under HTS 8478.90.0010 as cigarette machine parts.
Bobbin Unwinding Tensioners
Electronic tension control devices for unwinding cigarette paper and filter tow bobbins at constant tension in industrial makers. Prevents paper breaks at high speeds. HTS 8478.90.0010 for tobacco-specific machinery components.
Cigarette Format Changeover Kits
Complete sets of conversion parts allowing cigarette makers to switch between KING SIZE, SUPER SLIM, and NANO formats. Includes spacers, guides, and timing belts. Sold as matched sets for industrial cigarette machines under HTS 8478.90.0010.
Rod Quality Inspection Cameras
High-speed line-scan cameras integrated into cigarette makers for real-time detection of rod circumference variations, voids, and paper seams. Specialized optics for tobacco densities. Classifies as HTS 8478.90.0010 parts despite imaging function due to machine integration.
Filter Tow Creping Rollers
Engraved pattern rollers that crimp and texture continuous acetate tow into filter plug structure during cigarette production. Surface patterns optimized for pressure drop specs. HTS 8478.90.0010 classification for industrial cigarette machinery.