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Tobacco Cutting Knife Blades Set from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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

Tobacco Cutting Knife Blades Set from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8478.90.00