Tobacco Screenings for Hookah Base from China
Small particle tobacco screenings refuse from sifting processes, used as base for non-cigarette hookah mixtures. Falls under HTS 2401.30.27 'other' for tobacco refuse in products other than cigarettes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Distinguish from 2403.11.00 water pipe tobacco, which requires glycerol mixture—pure refuse stays in 2401
• Document 'not for combustion inhalation' if borderline with 2404 definitions
• Avoid bulk packaging not 'prepared for ultimate consumer' to prevent reclassification