Flue-Cured Oriental Smoking Tobacco Mix

Aromatic blend of flue-cured Virginia with Oriental tobaccos for hookah alternatives or pipes, avoiding glycerol mixes. HTS 2403.19.90.50 covers this as other flue-cured manufactured smoking tobacco not intended for water pipes. Excludes tobacco-free substitutes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China350%+35.0%385%
🇲🇽Mexico350%+10.0%360%
🇨🇦Canada350%+10.0%360%
🇩🇪Germany350%+10.0%360%
🇯🇵Japan350%+10.0%360%

Alternative Classifications

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

2403.19.60Lower: 35% vs 385%

If within annual quotas for eligible countries

U.S. note (a) redirects quota-eligible flue-cured tobacco to this subheading for controlled volumes.

2402.20.80Lower: 37.3% vs 385%

If sold as cigarettes rather than loose tobacco

Cigars, cheroots, and cigarettes have separate heading 2402 classification.

2403.99.90Same rate: 385%

If not flue-cured but other flavored varieties

Non-flue-cured 'other' smoking tobacco shifts within the same heading but different subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure no glycerol content to avoid 2403.11; declare exact flue-curing process in invoices

Use chapter 98 for duty-free samples but limit quantities

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