On Nicotine Pouches Tobacco
Tobacco-flavored mini pouches containing nicotine, placed under the lip for sublingual uptake. These products deliver nicotine to the body without combustion or inhalation, classifying them under the residual category for other nicotine-containing products intended for human intake.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pouches contain nicotine substitutes rather than tobacco-derived nicotine
Subheading 2404.12 covers nicotine substitutes for inhalation without combustion.
If the pouches are intended for smoking rather than oral use
Other manufactured tobacco products for smoking fall under heading 24.03.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the pouch packaging clearly states nicotine content in milligrams per pouch for CBSA documentation
• Note that these products are not for inhalation, so ensure no claims of inhalation are made on labels
• Check if a nicotine import permit is required under Canadian tobacco or nicotine product regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 2404.99.00
Blu Plus Tobacco Pods
Blu Plus Tobacco Pods are pre-filled pods containing tobacco-derived nicotine e-liquid, designed for use with the Blu Plus vaporizer. They deliver nicotine through heated inhalation without combustion, fitting the definition of products intended for inhalation without combustion under heading 24.04. As they are not elsewhere specified, they fall under the residual 'other' category of tariff item 2404.99.00.
Elf Bar Tobacco Disposable Vape
Elf Bar Tobacco Disposable Vape is a single-use, pre-filled e-cigarette containing tobacco-derived nicotine. It is designed for inhalation without combustion, as the liquid is heated to produce vapor. This product falls under heading 24.04 as a nicotine-containing product for inhalation without combustion, and is classified under the residual 'other' item 2404.99.00.
Juul2 Tobacco Pods
Juul2 Tobacco Pods are pre-filled pods containing tobacco-derived nicotine salts, designed for use with the Juul2 device. They are intended for heated inhalation without combustion, producing an aerosol for nicotine delivery. These pods are classified under heading 24.04 as other nicotine products for inhalation without combustion, falling under tariff item 2404.99.00.
Juul Virginia Tobacco Pods
Juul Virginia Tobacco Pods are pre-filled pods containing nicotine salts derived from tobacco, intended for use in Juul vaporizers. They deliver nicotine through heated inhalation without combustion, meeting the criteria for heading 24.04. As they are not specifically listed elsewhere, they are classified under the residual 'other' item 2404.99.00.
Logic Pro Tobacco Flavor Cartridges
Logic Pro Tobacco Flavor Cartridges are pre-filled cartridges containing tobacco-derived nicotine, designed for use with Logic Pro devices. They are intended for non-combustive vapor inhalation, as the liquid is heated without burning. These cartridges are classified under heading 24.04 as other nicotine products for inhalation without combustion, falling under tariff item 2404.99.00.
Lost Mary Tobacco Pod Kit
Lost Mary Tobacco Pod Kit includes a pod system device and tobacco nicotine pods for non-combustive use. The pods are designed for heated inhalation without combustion, delivering nicotine through vapor. The kit falls under heading 24.04 as a nicotine-containing product for inhalation without combustion, and is classified under the residual 'other' item 2404.99.00.