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Aromatic Burley Tobacco for Hookah

Flavored Burley tobacco shreds for hookah smoking, lightly processed without glycerol mixtures. Classified in 2403.19.30.60 as other Burley for non-cigarette products, excluding water pipe-specific formulations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2403.99Higher: 362.5% vs 37.5%

If for hand-rolled non-cigarette products marketed to consumers

Tobacco prepared for consumer hand-rolling uses distinct 'other' subheading.

2404Lower: 17.5% vs 37.5%

If marketed for inhalation without combustion, like heated devices

Chapter notes direct non-combustion inhalation products to heading 2404.

2401.30.37Same rate: 37.5%

If partially processed Burley cuttings

Less manufactured forms remain in unmanufactured tobacco under 2401.30.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm flavorings do not include glycerol to avoid 2403.11 water pipe exclusion

• Maintain chain-of-custody records proving non-retail, industrial or blender use

• Consult USTR for current quota status before large shipments