Flue-Cured Oriental Tobacco for Hookah Blends from Canada
Manufactured flue-cured Oriental tobacco base for hookah mixtures, imported from Turkey under 'other countries' quota. Falls under HTS 2403.19.60.50 as other smoking tobacco described in U.S. note 5, excluding true water pipe tobacco. Used in custom blends for vaporization.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Confirm absence of glycerol/molasses to avoid 2403.11.00; provide composition analysis
• Monitor low 'other countries' quota (44 MT) and enter only pursuant to provisions
• Declare intended use as general smoking tobacco, not water pipe specific