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Cigarette Overwrap Sealing Jaw Sets from Japan

Heated jaw assemblies creating hermetic seals on cigarette carton overwraps. HTS 8478.90.00 parts for tobacco packaging machinery. Teflon-coated for non-stick performance.

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

• Specify sealing temperatures (180-220°C) for BOPP film

• Include jaw alignment tolerances (±0.01mm)

• Certify non-toxic coatings for food contact