Tobacco Cutting Knife Blades Set from Japan
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.
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
• Provide blade specifications showing tobacco-specific geometry and materials
• Ensure origin certificates to avoid countervailing duties on Asian-sourced blades
• Label as 'for tobacco machinery only' to prevent reclassification