Reconstituted Tobacco Strips for Pipe Aroma Blends from China
Narrow strips of reconstituted tobacco cut for aromatic pipe tobacco formulations. This product is under HTS 2403.91.43 as it targets pipe smoking, excluding cigarette use. Ideal for blending with natural tobaccos.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• End-use verification essential; include blending recipes excluding cigarette apps
• Bulk packaging avoids 2404 reclassification; document as intermediate good
• Pre-1995 origin exports may qualify for special treatment per US Note 5(d)