Red Man Golden Blend Chewing Tobacco

Red Man Golden Blend is a loose leaf chewing tobacco made from air-cured burley tobacco with a sweet flavor profile. It is prepared and packaged in retail-ready pouches for direct sale to consumers without alteration. Classified under HTS 2403.99.21.30 as chewing tobacco imported in its final consumer form and package.

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.

2403.99Same rate: 35%

If containing tobacco substitutes like herbal mixtures

Products with significant non-tobacco substitutes are classified as manufactured tobacco substitutes rather than pure chewing tobacco.

2403.99.90Higher: 385% vs 35%

If not prepared for retail sale in identical imported packaging

Bulk or repackaged chewing tobacco falls under the general 'other' category without consumer-ready packaging provisions.

2401.10Higher: 360% vs 35%

If imported as unmanufactured tobacco leaf for further processing

Unstemmed or loose tobacco leaf prior to manufacturing into chewing form is classified in heading 2401 as unmanufactured tobacco.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify FDA tobacco product registration and premarket authorization if applicable; chewing tobacco requires specific health warnings on packaging

Include detailed ingredient lists and manufacturing details in documentation to confirm classification as chewing tobacco, not snuff

Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling moisture content, which could shift classification to other subheadings