Natural Loose Smoking Tobacco
Unflavored natural loose tobacco for smoking, consumer bagged. As a manufactured smoking tobacco without substitutes or water pipe designation, it is classified under tariff item 2403.19.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4% | — | 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.
If the tobacco is unmanufactured
Unmanufactured tobacco is classified in heading 24.01.
If intended for water pipe use
Water pipe tobacco is classified in subheading 2403.11.
If containing nicotine and for inhalation without combustion
Chapter note 2 requires heading 24.04.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Be aware that unflavored loose tobacco may be scrutinized for potential use in roll-your-own cigarettes; be ready to explain the intended market
• Ensure the product is properly packaged and labelled for retail sale
• Verify any applicable excise duties on manufactured tobacco
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.