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Skoal Straight Chewing Tobacco

Skoal Straight offers unflavored loose grain chewing tobacco from fermented dark tobacco. Imported in sealed plastic tubs ready for retail shelf display without repackaging. Qualifies for HTS 2403.99.21.30 as consumer-packaged chewing tobacco.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2403.99.60Same rate: 37.5%

If imported in bulk cans over retail size limits

Larger institutional packaging excludes 'prepared for ultimate consumer' status, moving to general other manufactured tobacco.

2403.99Same rate: 37.5%

If categorized statistically as snuff rather than chewing tobacco

Finely ground moist products are statistically separated as snuff, even if used similarly to chewing tobacco.

2401.30.35Same rate: 37.5%

If for stemless tobacco leaf intended for chewing tobacco production

Partially processed, stemless tobacco leaf is unmanufactured under 2401 until fully formed into consumer chewing product.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide certificates of origin to qualify for quota exemptions if from Canada, Israel, or Mexico

• Label packages with net weight, tobacco type, and allergen info to meet CBP and FDA import standards

• Beware of moisture threshold issues; overly dry products may be examined for snuff reclassification