Reconstituted Tobacco Granules for Chewing Blends from Canada
Granular homogenized tobacco reconstituted from waste materials, intended for blending into smokeless chewing tobacco products. HTS 2403.91.43 applies as it is for non-cigarette, non-smoking tobacco uses like chewing. Bulk imported for further moistening and flavoring.
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
• Differentiate from smoking tobacco with processing specs; no combustion intent
• FDA premarket review may apply for smokeless; align with import declarations
• Avoid quota subheadings unless origin-qualified to prevent duty escalation