Rod Quality Inspection Cameras from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide vision software source code excerpts showing tobacco-specific algorithms
• Document frame rates (10,000+ rods/min) proving industrial integration