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Skoal Straight Snuff

Skoal Straight Snuff is a premium loose moist snuff with natural tobacco flavor, sold in consumer tins for oral use. Classified in 2403.99.21.40 due to its preparation as snuff flour for direct retail marketing without alteration.

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.

2403.99.90Higher: 387.5% vs 37.5%

If chewing tobacco rather than finely ground snuff

Coarser tobacco products for chewing classify under broader 'other' subheading, not specific snuff flour.

2403.91.45Lower: 20% vs 37.5%

If subject to specific country quotas under US note

Quota-limited 'other' tobacco may apply if exceeding consumer snuff quantities from listed origins.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm moisture content and grind fineness match snuff flour definitions in statistical note 1

• Provide certificates of origin to check against US note quantitative limits by country

• Label with Surgeon General warnings; test for contaminants to meet FDA standards