Rustica Tobacco Threshed for Chewing Blends

High-nicotine Rustica tobacco, threshed and stemmed for chewing tobacco formulations, classified HTS 2401.20.83 for non-cigarette uses. Potent variety used in loose leaf chews.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2401.30.37Same rate: 35%

If cigarette blend refusal

Refuse specifically for cigarettes has distinct codes.

2403.91.45Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If quota snuff products

Manufactured snuff under quota uses different subheading.

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