Homogenized Tobacco Flake for Snuff Manufacturing from China
Flaked reconstituted tobacco derived from pulverized leaf and stems, intended for further processing into nasal or oral snuff products. HTS 2403.91.47.90 covers this as other homogenized tobacco not for smoking. Provides consistent moisture and particle size for premium snuff blends.
Duty Rate — China → United States
367.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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)
Import Tips
• Include end-use statements specifying snuff production to differentiate from smoking tobacco
• Test for moisture content compliance with CBP agricultural entry requirements
• Use chapter 98 sample provisions for small test quantities duty-free