Flue-Cured Reconstituted Tobacco Sheets

Thin sheets of homogenized flue-cured tobacco made from reconstituted tobacco leaf scraps, stems, and dust, suitable for use in cigarette manufacturing. Classified under HTS 2403.91.45.50 as flue-cured reconstituted tobacco entered pursuant to U.S. Note 5 quantitative limits from eligible countries. Meets chapter definition for 'homogenized or reconstituted tobacco' processed via flue-curing method.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2401.10.63Same rate: 17.5%

If unmanufactured flue-cured tobacco leaf

Raw, unstemmed flue-cured tobacco strips fall under heading 2401 for unmanufactured tobacco, not reconstituted forms.

2403.11.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If prepared as water pipe tobacco with glycerol

Mixtures of tobacco and glycerol for hookah smoking shift to specific water pipe subheading, excluding tobacco-free variants.

2404Lower: 15% vs 17.5%

If intended for inhalation without combustion

Chapter note prioritizes heading 2404 for tobacco products like heated tobacco sticks over manufactured tobacco in 2403.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify exporting country eligibility under U.S

Note 5 and track aggregate quotas (e.g

80,200 MT for Brazil) via USTR regulations to avoid over-quota duties

Provide origin certification and quantity documentation; entries must be direct from origin post-1995 with Treasury-approved proofs

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