Swisher Sweets Minis from China
Mini cigarillos like Swisher Sweets, tobacco-filled and under 15¢ each, with flavored wrappers. These mass-produced items use short-filler tobacco for convenience, classified under 2402.10.30 for inexpensive tobacco cigarillos. A staple in convenience stores.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.2%
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
• Submit proof of value per unit via detailed packing lists to CBP
• Register as tobacco importer with FDA and maintain PMTA records if required
• Check for pre-1995 export eligibility under US note (d) for quota bypass