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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China0.9%+35.0%35.9%
🇲🇽Mexico0.9%+10.0%10.9%
🇨🇦Canada0.9%+10.0%10.9%
🇩🇪Germany0.9%+10.0%10.9%
🇯🇵Japan0.9%+10.0%10.9%

Alternative Classifications

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

2402.20Same rate: 35.9%

If containing tobacco and rice paper wrappers

Rice paper cigarettes with clove would classify under the specific rice paper subheading within tobacco cigarettes.

2402.10Lower: 11.4% vs 35.9%

If in the form of cigarillos rather than standard cigarettes

Shorter, fatter kretek products meeting cigarillo dimensions (under 3mm diameter, certain length) go to cigars/cheroots.

2403.99.60Lower: 35% vs 35.9%

If imported in bulk for further U.S. processing into cigarettes

Unmanufactured tobacco with clove flavoring for cigarette production falls under smoking tobacco, subject to quotas.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include lab analysis certificates proving clove-tobacco ratio; comply with TPD (Tobacco Products Directive) equivalents for U.S. entry

Avoid bulk imports without retail packaging to prevent reclassification

Watch for quota exhaustion from major exporters like Indonesia

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