HS Heading 8478
Machinery; for preparing or making up tobacco, n.e.c. in this chapter
2 tariff lines in this heading, within chapter 84 (Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof). Click any HS code for the full breakdown and a duty calculation.
| HS Code | Description | CD | SD | VAT | AIT | RD | AT | TTI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84781000 | Machinery For Preparing Or Making Up Tobacco, Nes | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 39.75% |
| 84789000 | Parts Of Machinery Preparing Or Making Up Tobacco | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 39.75% |
Recorded imports
Between December 2025 and May 2026, NBR recorded commercial imports worth BDT 1,242,913,430 (205,897 kg) under this heading, across 2 of its 2 tariff lines.
| Month | Lines with imports | Net weight | Assessable value |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 2 | 73,784 kg | BDT 390,700,394 |
| January 2026 | 2 | 62,433 kg | BDT 386,312,982 |
| February 2026 | 2 | 14,066 kg | BDT 41,729,070 |
| March 2026 | 2 | 17,782 kg | BDT 62,326,654 |
| April 2026 | 2 | 15,433 kg | BDT 84,994,222 |
| May 2026 | 2 | 22,399 kg | BDT 276,850,108 |
The largest lines by assessable value in May 2026:
Bonded imports. A further BDT 3,681,000 (3,000 kg) entered under the bonded-warehouse regime over the same months — duty-free inputs imported against an undertaking to re-export them. That is 0.3% of the total value imported under this heading.
Import figures: NBR Import Statements (IM-4 commercial, IM-7 bonded), December 2025 – May 2026. Assessable value is the customs value on which duty is charged, not the retail or invoice price.