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Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 8478.90.00.90
Tobacco Stem Removal Conveyor Rollers
Durable rubber-coated rollers for conveyor systems that separate tobacco stems from leaves in preparation lines. Classified in HTS 8478.90.00.90 as parts of tobacco preparing machinery, they grip and transport material gently to preserve leaf integrity. Precision balancing prevents vibration in high-speed operations.
Tobacco Conditioning Drum Segments
Replaceable segmented drums used in steam conditioning machines to moisten and soften tobacco leaves. HTS 8478.90.00.90 covers these as parts for tobacco preparation, with perforated stainless steel for even steam distribution. They prevent leaf damage during humidity adjustment.
Filter Rod Cutting Knife Assemblies
Multi-blade knife sets for precision cutting of cellulose acetate filter rods in cigarette production lines. As parts of tobacco making-up machinery, they fall under HTS 8478.90.00.90, designed for micron-level accuracy to ensure uniform filter lengths.
Tobacco Thresher Sieve Screens
Mesh screens for pneumatic threshers that separate tobacco lamina from stems. Classified under HTS 8478.90.00.90 for tobacco preparing machines, with custom aperture sizes for optimal separation.
Cigarette Rod Former Belts
Specialized PTFE belts that shape tobacco into continuous rods before paper wrapping. HTS 8478.90.00.90 parts for tobacco making-up, heat-resistant for high-speed friction.
Pneumatic Tobacco Feeder Valves
Rotary valves metering tobacco into pneumatic conveying systems. Under HTS 8478.90.00.90 for tobacco prep machinery.
Rod Maker Cooling Rollers
Chilled rollers solidifying adhesive on cigarette rods post-formation. HTS 8478.90.00.90 tobacco machinery parts.
Laminary Expansion Chamber Lids
Pressure vessel lids for tobacco leaf expansion processes. HTS 8478.90.00.90 parts.
Cut Stem Silo Discharge Augers
Helical augers discharging cut tobacco stems from storage silos. HTS 8478.90.00.90.
Casing Applicator Spray Nozzles
Precision nozzles spraying flavor casing onto tobacco. HTS 8478.90.00.90.
Filter Attachment Seaming Dies
Dies curling and seaming filter to rod joints. HTS 8478.90.00.90.
Packer Cell Former Molds
Molds shaping cigarette packs in tobacco packaging lines. HTS 8478.90.00.90 other parts.
Tobacco Leaf Shredder Replacement Blades
High-precision stainless steel blades designed for shredding tobacco leaves in industrial cigarette manufacturing machines. These parts are classified under HTS 8478.90.00.90 as they are specialized components for tobacco preparation machinery not specified elsewhere in Chapter 84. They ensure clean cuts to maintain tobacco quality during processing.
Cigarette Filling Machine Hopper Assembly
Modular hopper unit that feeds and meters cut tobacco into cigarette tubes during high-speed production. This part fits under HTS 8478.90.00.90 as a component of tobacco making-up machinery, ensuring precise tobacco flow without compaction. It's engineered for hygiene standards in tobacco handling.
Cigarette Paper Winding Spindles
Precision-machined spindles that hold and unwind bobbins of cigarette paper during rod-making machines. These parts are under HTS 8478.90.00.90 as essential for tobacco making-up processes, with anti-slip coatings for consistent tension. They support high-speed production lines.