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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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