Menthol Roll-Your-Own Tobacco

Fine-cut menthol-infused shag tobacco for rolling cigarettes, packaged in 1.75 oz retail zipper pouches. It qualifies for HTS 2403.99.21.90 as other manufactured tobacco substitutes prepared for marketing to consumers in identical imported form.

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.

2403.99.60Same rate: 35%

If for bulk packaging requiring repackaging

Only retail-ready consumer packs get 2403.99.21 provision; bulk uses general other subheading.

2402.20Lower: 13.2% vs 35%

If manufactured as cigarettes containing tobacco

Fully made cigarettes classify under heading 2402, not loose tobacco.

2404.99.00.00Higher: 40% vs 35%

If synthetic nicotine-based RYO substitute

Tobacco-free inhalation products without combustion prioritize heading 2404.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare as 'roll-your-own' explicitly; mislabeling as cigarette tobacco triggers higher rates

Comply with TPD (Tobacco Product Directive) equivalent labeling for warnings and ingredients

Avoid common pitfall of insufficient humidity control documentation during transit

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