Tobacco Cutting Knife Blades Set

Precision-ground stainless steel blades used in tobacco shredding machines to cut leaves into fine strips for cigarettes. Classified under HTS 8478.90.00 as parts of tobacco preparation machinery. Designed for minimal tobacco degradation and easy replacement.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8208.90.60.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If sold as interchangeable industrial knives

Knives/blades for general machines classify under Chapter 82 tools.

8479.90Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If generic cutting parts not tobacco-specific

Unspecified machine parts go to 8479.90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide blade specifications showing tobacco-specific geometry and materials

β€’ Ensure origin certificates to avoid countervailing duties on Asian-sourced blades

β€’ Label as 'for tobacco machinery only' to prevent reclassification

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