Levi Garrett Original Chewing Tobacco from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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