Cigarette Maker Feeding Hopper from Japan
A stainless steel hopper designed to feed cut tobacco into cigarette making machines, ensuring continuous supply during production. It falls under HTS 8478.90.00 as a part of machinery for preparing or making up tobacco. Essential for high-speed tobacco processing lines.
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
• Verify the part is exclusively for tobacco machinery; general-purpose hoppers may classify under 8479
• Include detailed engineering drawings and machine model compatibility in documentation
• Check for anti-dumping duties on certain machinery parts from specific countries