Virginia Flake Pipe Tobacco

Pressed and rubbed-out flake cut from pure flue-cured Virginia tobacco, designed for pipe bowls with slow burn. HTS 2403.19.90.90 covers this as other smoking tobacco not fitting water pipe or fine-cut definitions. Processed for flavor development via steaming.

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.

2403.99.60Lower: 35% vs 385%

If other manufactured substitutes

Tobacco substitutes for smoking fall under 2403.99, separate from pure tobacco.

2404Lower: 15% vs 385%

If for non-combustion inhalation devices

Chapter note mandates 2404 for heated tobacco products without burning.

2401.20.85Lower: 35% vs 385%

If not further manufactured

Flue-cured whole leaf without stemming/stripping stays in unmanufactured 2401.20.

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Import Tips & Compliance

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