Reconstituted Tobacco Granules for Chewing Blends from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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