Hookah Tobacco Substitute Herbal

Herbal manufactured substitute mimicking tobacco for water pipe smoking, without actual tobacco but processed similarly. Classified in 2403.99.31 as other manufactured tobacco substitutes for non-cigarette use.

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.

2403.11.00Same rate: 35%

If tobacco-based with glycerol for water pipes

Actual tobacco water pipe mixtures are excluded from substitutes here.

2404Lower: 15% vs 35%

If for inhalation without combustion like heated devices

Non-combustible inhalation products classify under heading 2404.

2403.99.90Higher: 385% vs 35%

If other finished smokeless herbal forms

Different substitute preparations may use residual other subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm zero tobacco content but still qualifies as substitute if processed

Differentiate from 2403.11.00 by lacking glycerol per subheading note

Include lab analysis for herbal composition to support classification