Cigarette Rod Forming Dies from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify part compatibility with specific machine models like Hauni PROTOS for accurate HTS classification and avoid misdeclaration
• Include detailed engineering drawings and manufacturer certifications to prove dedication to cigarette-making machinery