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Maryland-Type Reconstituted Tobacco Plug

Compressed plugs of reconstituted Maryland tobacco made from paper-process reconstitution, primarily for chewing tobacco or snuff production, excluding cigarettes. Classified under 2403.91.90 as other homogenized or reconstituted tobacco.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China13%—13%
🇲🇽Mexico13%—13%
🇺🇸United States13%—13%
🇩🇪Germany13%—13%
🇯🇵Japan13%—13%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

2403.99.10Lower: 5% vs 13%

If the plugs are flavoured or contain non-tobacco ingredients

Flavoured tobacco products may fall under other manufactured tobacco.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm the product is not for cigarette use to avoid misclassification

• If the plugs are for snuff, verify they meet Canadian definitions for smokeless tobacco

• Maintain clear records of the manufacturing process for CBSA audits

Related Products under Tariff item 2403.91.90

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Chopped reconstituted tobacco filler specifically for small cigarillos, not machine-rolled cigarettes. Bulk form for filler integration in premium cigarillos, distinguished from cigarette products by end-use.

Burley Reconstituted Tobacco Powder for Chewing

Fine powder form of reconstituted Burley tobacco derived from processed scraps, intended for incorporation into chewing tobacco or snuff products. This product falls under tariff item 2403.91.90 as 'other' homogenized or reconstituted tobacco.

Burley Reconstituted Tobacco Sheets

Thin sheets of homogenized Burley tobacco made from reconstituted tobacco stems, dust, and scraps, processed into a uniform sheet form. This product falls under tariff item 2403.91.90 as 'other' homogenized or reconstituted tobacco.

Flue-Cured Homogenized Tobacco Filler

Granular homogenized tobacco derived from flue-cured leaves, reconstituted into filler material for blending in pipe tobacco or chewing tobacco products. This product falls under tariff item 2403.91.90 as 'other' homogenized or reconstituted tobacco.

Flue-Cured Reconstituted Tobacco Sheets

Thin sheets of homogenized flue-cured tobacco made from reconstituted tobacco leaves, processed for use in rolling tobacco products like pipe tobacco or hand-rolled cigars. Classified under tariff item 2403.91.90 as 'other' homogenized or reconstituted tobacco.

Flue-Cured Tobacco Reconstituted Flake

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