Levi Garrett Original Chewing Tobacco

Levi Garrett Original is sweet-scented loose leaf chewing tobacco in familiar foil pouches for pocket carry. Designed and packaged exclusively for end-consumer use in identical imported form. Classed under HTS 2403.99.21.30 for retail-ready chewing tobacco.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽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.

2403.99.90Higher: 385% vs 35%

If repackaged post-import for retail

US note requires identical form and package as imported; any retail repackaging voids this consumer subheading.

2402.20.80.00Higher: 37.3% vs 35%

If containing significant cigar leaf tobacco

Cigarette or cigar wrapper/binder leaf content shifts classification to heading 2402 for specific tobacco types.

2404Lower: 15% vs 35%

If marketed as dissolvable tobacco lozenges

Dissolvable oral tobacco products may qualify as 'other' under heading 2404 inhalation products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use ISF filing 24 hours prior to loading for tobacco products to avoid AML holds

Maintain chain-of-custody records from farm to package to verify no adulteration during transit

Test for pesticide residues; violations common pitfall leading to FDA import alerts