Mixed Cavendish Pipe Tobacco Base

Partially manufactured Cavendish tobacco blended from dark-fired and air-cured leaves, pressed and partially flavored for pipe use. This qualifies for HTS 2403.99.60.65 as partially manufactured, mixed tobacco under U.S. Note 5 provisions, prior to final retail preparation. Ships in large bulk containers.

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 mixed with glycerol for water pipe smoking

Per subheading note, tobacco-glycerol mixtures for water pipes are specifically 2403.11.00, excluding pure tobacco blends.

2401.20.33Same rate: 35%

If flue-cured whole leaf without mixing

Single-variety unmanufactured flue-cured tobacco enters under 2401.20 quota subheadings, not blended manufactured.

2403.99Same rate: 35%

If prepared for marketing to ultimate consumer in identical form

Retail-ready packaged tobacco shifts from partial manufacture to finished 'other' under 2403.99.40 per U.S. Note definitions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure blending records show partial manufacture (e.g

pressing, initial casing) to avoid reclassification as unmanufactured under higher duties

Track cumulative entries against country-specific quotas (e.g

12,000 MT for Malawi) from Sept 13 to Sept 12 annually

Exclude Canadian, Israeli, or Mexican origins from quota subheadings per U.S

Note 5(b); use separate classifications

Related Products under HTS 2403.99.60.65

Blended Burley and Virginia Tobacco Mix

A partially manufactured blend of Burley and Virginia flue-cured tobacco leaves, mixed for use in cigarette production. This product falls under HTS 2403.99.60.65 as it is partially manufactured, blended tobacco entered pursuant to U.S. Note 5 quota provisions, not yet fully processed into finished cigarettes. It is typically imported in bales for further manufacturing.

Partially Processed Oriental-Turkish Tobacco Blend

A mix of Oriental and Turkish tobacco varieties that has undergone partial fermentation and blending for hookah or pipe blends. Classified under HTS 2403.99.60.65 due to its partial manufacturing stage and compliance with U.S. Note 5 import quotas for blended tobacco. Imported in bulk for final flavoring and packaging.

Blended Wrapper Tobacco for Cigars

Partially fermented and blended Connecticut Shade and Maduro wrapper leaves mixed for premium cigar production. Falls under HTS 2403.99.60.65 as partially manufactured blended tobacco pursuant to U.S. Note 5 quotas. Imported in humidity-controlled bales.

Fire-Cured and Sun-Cured Tobacco Blend

A partial mix of fire-cured Kentucky and sun-cured Greek tobacco, blended for chewing or snuff base. Classified in HTS 2403.99.60.65 for its partial manufacture and U.S. Note 5 quota entry as mixed tobacco. Bulk imported for final processing.

Multi-Variety Shredded Tobacco Mix

Partially manufactured blend of shredded Burley, Bright, and Dark tobaccos mixed for RYO cigarette base. HTS 2403.99.60.65 applies as partially manufactured under Note 5 for hand-rolled cigarette prep per Note 5(e). Ships shredded in bulk bags.

Aromatic Casings Applied Tobacco Blend

Blended flue-cured and Burley tobacco with partial aromatic casings applied, for pipe or roll-your-own. Under HTS 2403.99.60.65 as partially manufactured mixed tobacco per U.S. Note 5. Bulk for further aging.