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Dark-Fired Kentucky Pipe Tobacco

Dark-fired Kentucky pipe tobacco in retail jars, prepared for smoking in pipes. This product is a manufactured smoking tobacco not elsewhere specified, and is not a water pipe tobacco or a tobacco substitute, so it falls under tariff item 2403.19.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4%—4%
🇲🇽Mexico4%—4%
🇺🇸United States4%—4%
🇩🇪Germany4%—4%
🇯🇵Japan4%—4%

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2403.11.00Same rate: 4%

If the tobacco is specifically intended for use in a water pipe

Water pipe tobacco is classified separately under subheading 2403.11.

2401.20.10Higher: 8% vs 4%

If the tobacco is unmanufactured or in leaf form

Unmanufactured tobacco falls under heading 24.01, not 24.03.

2404.11.10Higher: 13% vs 4%

If the product contains nicotine and is for inhalation without combustion

Chapter note 2 directs such products to heading 24.04.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the product is labelled as pipe tobacco and not as cigarette tobacco, as the latter may attract different treatment

• Be prepared to provide a certificate of origin if claiming preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement

• Verify that the packaging meets Canadian consumer labelling requirements for tobacco products

Related Products under Tariff item 2403.19.00

American Spirit Pipe Tobacco

American Spirit Pipe Tobacco is a premium loose pipe tobacco blend, packaged in retail-ready tins or pouches. It is manufactured from processed tobacco leaves and prepared for smoking without combustion, falling under tariff item 2403.19.00 as other smoking tobacco.

American Spirit Roll-Your-Own Tobacco

American Spirit Roll-Your-Own Tobacco is finely cut loose tobacco leaves packaged in 1.5 oz pouches for retail sale. Designed specifically for rolling cigarettes by consumers, it is classified under tariff item 2403.19.00 as other smoking tobacco.

Aromatic Loose Pipe Tobacco Virginia Gold

Aromatic Loose Pipe Tobacco Virginia Gold is a premium Virginia Gold loose pipe tobacco infused with aromatic essences, packaged in retail tins for direct consumer use. It is classified under tariff item 2403.19.00 as other smoking tobacco.

Aromatic Pipe Tobacco Cherry Flavor

Flavored pipe tobacco infused with cherry essence for slow-burning pipe enjoyment, not suitable for cigarettes due to coarse cut and aroma compounds. As a manufactured smoking tobacco not elsewhere specified, it is classified under tariff item 2403.19.00.

Aromatic Roll-Your-Own Tobacco

Aromatic Roll-Your-Own Tobacco consists of flavored aromatic tobacco shreds for rolling cigarettes, packaged for retail. It is classified under tariff item 2403.19.00 as other smoking tobacco, distinct from water pipe or homogenized products.

Burley Pipe Tobacco Blend

Blend of air-cured Burley tobacco for pipe smokers, with natural tobacco content only, no cigarette machinery compatibility. This manufactured smoking tobacco is not a water pipe tobacco or substitute, so it falls under tariff item 2403.19.00.