Shisha Tobacco Base for Non-Water Pipe from Germany
Tobacco blend prepared for hookah-style smoking but without glycerol or molasses, intended for dry pipe use. Classified under 2403.19.30 as other non-cigarette smoking tobacco.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for glycerol content (< defined threshold) to avoid 2403.11.00 reclassification
• Provide affidavits confirming non-water pipe end-use despite shisha labeling
• Comply with FDA tobacco regulations alongside HTS quota documentation