Rustica Smoking Tobacco

Nicotiana rustica variety tobacco, high-nicotine for traditional pipe or ceremonial smoking. Classified 2403.19.90 as other manufactured tobacco for smoking. Distinct from common types but fits residual category.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China350%+35.0%385%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico350%+10.0%360%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada350%+10.0%360%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany350%+10.0%360%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan350%+10.0%360%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

2403.99.60Lower: 35% vs 385%

If quota subheading if with substitutes

Substitutes trigger 2403.99 quota.

2402.20.80Lower: 37.3% vs 385%

If manufactured into large cigars

Cigars over certain weight in 2402.

2401.30.35Lower: 35% vs 385%

If unmanufactured cuttings/strips

2401 for unfinished manufactured forms.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Test for varietal purity; check 'other countries' quota (3,000 MT)

β€’ Label end-use clearly

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