Aromatic Burley Tobacco for Hookah from China
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.
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
• 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