HS Code 8478
Tobacco Preparation and Manufacturing Machinery
HS code 8478 covers specialized industrial machinery for making up tobacco products, including cigarette rolling, leaf stripping, and cigar manufacturing equipm
4-digit Section XVIFCL
HS Code 8478 — Tobacco Preparation and Manufacturing Machinery
Industrial equipment used for the processing of raw tobacco leaves into finished products like cigarettes and cigars. It covers machines for stripping leaves, cutting tobacco, and the high-speed rolling and packaging of tobacco products.
What's included
- Cigarette making machines
- Tobacco leaf stripping machines
- Tobacco cutting and shredding machines
- Cigar rolling and finishing machines
What's excluded
- General packaging machinery → use
8422(If the machine is for general wrapping not specific to tobacco processing.)
Common examples
- High-speed cigarette maker
- Tobacco primary processing line
- Automatic cigar wrapping machine
- Tobacco leaf thresher
Frequently asked questions
Does this include tobacco drying machines?
No, machinery specifically for drying is generally classified under heading 8419.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
- Documentation: In many jurisdictions, importing cigarette-making machinery requires specific registration with tobacco regulatory authorities.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Germany, Italy, China, Netherlands
- Top importers: United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, United States, Turkey
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Key takeaway
Highly specialized machinery subject to strict regulatory oversight due to its role in cigarette production.
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