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

39.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

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