Reconstituted Tobacco Base for Pipe Aromatics from China
Neutral reconstituted tobacco base sheets for manufacturers to infuse with pipe-specific aromatic casings. HTS 2403.91.47.90 classification for unflavored homogenized tobacco intended for further flavor processing. Provides economical base for craft pipe tobaccos.
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
• Include processing contracts showing flavor infusion step post-import
• Maintain neutral composition certificates to prevent premature flavor classification
• Utilize USTR quota tracking for multi-country sourcing