Tobacco Cutter Blades from China
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.
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 blade specifications including cut length tolerance (typically ±0.1mm) to substantiate industrial cigarette application
• Label shipments clearly as 'parts of HS 8478 tobacco machinery' to facilitate CBP review