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Al Fakher Mint Water Pipe Tobacco from China

Al Fakher Mint is a premium water pipe tobacco made from select Virginia tobacco blended with glycerol, mint flavoring, and molasses for smooth hookah smoking. It meets the subheading 2403.11.00 definition as it contains tobacco mixed with glycerol and flavor extracts specifically intended for water pipe use. The aromatic oils and sugars enhance its moisture and flavor during extended sessions.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

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

Verify composition includes tobacco and glycerol per subheading note; tobacco-free shisha falls outside this code

Provide origin certificates to check quota eligibility under U.S

Notes for countries like Brazil or India

Label packages clearly for retail sale to avoid reclassification as bulk tobacco