Flue-Cured Tobacco Paper for Hookah Charcoal Binders from China
Homogenized flue-cured tobacco formed into thin paper sheets used as binders in quick-light hookah coals. Classified in HTS 2403.91.4750 as reconstituted flue-cured tobacco substitutes not meeting water pipe tobacco definitions. Provides tobacco flavor infusion without combustion in shisha accessories.
Duty Rate — China → United States
370%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm absence of glycerol to avoid 2403.11 water pipe classification
• Provide end-use statements for manufacturing to support industrial classification
• Monitor aggregate quota limits for country of origin per U.S
• Note 5