Djarum Black Clove Cigarettes
Djarum Black are premium kretek cigarettes containing tobacco and clove, hand-rolled with a distinctive dark wrapper and spicy flavor profile. They fall under HTS 2402.20.10.00 because they are cigarettes containing tobacco and explicitly include clove as a key ingredient, matching the subheading for clove-containing cigarettes. The kretek style originates from Indonesia, blending fermented tobacco with ground cloves.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If clove content is incidental or below classification threshold
Cigarettes with minimal or trace clove fall under general 'other' cigarettes containing tobacco, not the specific clove subheading.
If made primarily from tobacco substitutes rather than tobacco
Cigarettes of tobacco substitutes, even with clove, shift to heading 2402.90, excluding true tobacco blends.
If containing nicotine but designed for inhalation without combustion
Chapter notes direct non-combustion inhalation products to 2404, regardless of clove or tobacco content.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify clove content exceeds minimal thresholds for classification; obtain FDA tobacco product listing and warning label compliance
• Check U.S. import quotas for non-FTA countries and ensure packaging meets retail sale standards
• Common pitfall: misdeclaration as non-clove cigarettes leading to reclassification
Related Products under HTS 2402.20.10.00
Gudang Garam Clove Cigarettes
Gudang Garam offers machine-rolled kretek cigarettes with a mix of tobacco and clove spices, available in filter and non-filter varieties for a bold, aromatic smoke. Classified under HTS 2402.20.10.00 due to the defining presence of clove in the tobacco cigarette formulation. These Indonesian exports are popular for their strong clove flavor intensity.
Sampoerna A Mild Clove Cigarettes
Sampoerna A Mild are light kretek cigarettes blending fine-cut tobacco with clove essence for a smoother, less intense draw, often featuring charcoal filters. HTS 2402.20.10.00 applies as they are tobacco cigarettes prominently containing clove, per kretek tradition. Produced by Philip Morris International in Indonesia for global markets.
Bentoel Bir Clove Cigarettes
Bentoel Bir provides classic kretek cigarettes with robust tobacco and high clove content, delivering a traditional spicy smoking experience in king-size format. They qualify for HTS 2402.20.10.00 as finished cigarettes of tobacco containing clove. A staple Indonesian brand known for authentic kretek craftsmanship.
Dji Sam Soe Clove Cigarettes
Dji Sam Soe kretek cigarettes feature premium Virginia tobacco infused with clove for a full-bodied, aromatic profile, popular among kretek enthusiasts. Classified in HTS 2402.20.10.00 for containing clove in tobacco cigarette form. Iconic Indonesian brand with a loyal following.