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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If wrapper not exceeding 29 gauge
Thin-wrapper clove cigarettes classify under the gauge-specific subheading for cigarettes of tobacco.
If marketed as heat-not-burn tobacco sticks
Modern kretek-style products for heated inhalation without burning go to 'other' 2404 products per chapter notes.
If clove-flavored but imported as loose stems or scraps
Reconstituted or homogenized tobacco with clove, not formed into cigarettes, uses unflavored/stem subheadings with quotas.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure 'mild' variants still meet clove content for subheading; pre-register with FDA tobacco center
• Use chapter 98 for duty-free samples but not commercial quantities
• Pitfall: Incorrect weight declaration affecting excise calculations
Related Products under HTS 2402.20.10.00
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.
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.
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.