Peterson University Flake Pipe Tobacco from China
Peterson University Flake is a Virginia-based pipe tobacco pressed into flakes with subtle citrus notes, packaged in 50g tins for retail. This manufactured smoking tobacco is ready for consumer use without alteration. It qualifies for HTS 2403.19.20.20 as pipe tobacco in its final imported retail package.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide lab analysis if claiming low-nicotine for reduced duties; mismatches lead to audits
• Use ISF filings early for tobacco to preempt CBP holds on quota items
• Label tins clearly as 'pipe tobacco' to distinguish from cigarette or water pipe products