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Tobacco Stem Removal Sieve Screens from Japan

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 — 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 mesh size charts calibrated for tobacco stem diameters

• Certify food-grade stainless steel (316L minimum)

• Include threshing machine model references in commercial invoice