Cigarette Packing Machine Film Unwinder from Japan
Motorized unwinder assembly for feeding cellophane or BOPP film into cigarette packaging machines. Falls under HTS 8478.90.00 as part of tobacco making up machinery. Controls tension for wrinkle-free packaging.
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%
Import Tips
• Include OEM part numbers linking to specific tobacco packing machines
• Declare film compatibility (cellophane/BOPP) to prove tobacco end-use
• Watch for EU origin labeling requirements on packaging machinery parts