Other
Other manufactured tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; "homogenized" or "reconstituted" tobacco; tobacco extracts and essences: > Other: > "Homogenized" or "reconstituted" tobacco: > Other: > Other: > Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 2403.91.45.90
Flue-Cured Homogenized Tobacco Sheet
Reconstituted tobacco sheet made from flue-cured Virginia tobacco leaves, processed into a uniform sheet for use in blending cigarette fillers. Classified under HTS 2403.91.45.90 as 'homogenized or reconstituted tobacco' from countries like Brazil within quota limits per Additional U.S. Note 5. It meets the quantitative restrictions and is entered pursuant to its provisions for lower duty rates.
Burley Reconstituted Tobacco for Cigars
Homogenized Burley tobacco processed into binder leaf sheets for premium cigar production, sourced from quota-eligible countries like Malawi. Falls under 2403.91.45.90 as other reconstituted tobacco entered pursuant to Additional U.S. Note 5 quota provisions. Used in the cigar industry for consistent blending.
Oriented Strand Reconstituted Tobacco (OSR)
Advanced reconstituted tobacco using oriented strand process from mixed flue-cured and Burley, formed into thin sheets for high-speed cigarette manufacturing. Imported under HTS 2403.91.45.90 from quota countries like Argentina pursuant to Note 5. Provides uniform burn and flavor consistency.
Paper-Reconstituted Tobacco Sheet
Tobacco fibers extracted and reformed into paper-like reconstituted sheets using paper process technology, ideal for slim cigarettes. Qualifies under 2403.91.45.90 when from Philippines (3,000 MT quota) per Additional U.S. Note 5. Enables precise flavor control in blending.
Zimbabwe Flue-Cured Homogenized Filler
Homogenized flue-cured tobacco filler from Zimbabwe (12,000 MT quota), processed into bulk reconstituted form for American blend cigarettes. Covered by HTS 2403.91.45.90 pursuant to Note 5 for preferential treatment. High-volume import for major cigarette producers.
Thai Dark Air-Cured Reconstituted Tobacco
Reconstituted dark air-cured tobacco sheets from Thailand (7,000 MT quota), used in aromatic pipe tobacco and specialty blends. Imports under 2403.91.45.90 per Note 5 provisions for reduced duties. Known for robust flavor profiles.