Tobacco Stem Removal Sieve Screens from China
Stainless steel mesh screens for separating tobacco stems from leaves in threshing machines. HTS 8478.90.00 part essential for quality leaf preparation. Specific aperture sizes for different tobacco blends.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide mesh size charts calibrated for tobacco stem diameters
• Certify food-grade stainless steel (316L minimum)
• Include threshing machine model references in commercial invoice