8478.90.00.10/Tobacco Cutter Blades/Japan

Tobacco Cutter Blades from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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