Oriental Tobacco Aromatic Shreds
Finely shredded Oriental tobacco infused with fruit essences for rolling or pipe smoking, manufactured into ready-to-use form. HTS 2403.99.60.70 applies to imports from Note 5 countries (e.g., Philippines, 3,000MT quota) as other manufactured tobacco not elsewhere specified. Meets criteria for processed tobacco excluding extracts or homogenates.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing tobacco substitutes
Inclusion of non-tobacco substitutes like herbal mixes changes to specific manufactured substitutes.
If entered as unstemmed tobacco
Less processed, unstemmed forms classify under raw tobacco headings with separate quotas.
If mixed with glycerol for water pipes
Glycerol-added mixtures for water pipe smoking explicitly defined under subheading 2403.11.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document chain of custody to prove direct import from origin; warehouse withdrawals count toward quota
• Exclude Canada/Israel/Mexico products as they bypass these subheadings per U.S
• Note 5(b)
• Label fiber content and intended use to prevent shifts to cigarette-specific codes like 2403.19
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Flue-Cured Virginia Pipe Tobacco Blend
A premium blend of flue-cured Virginia tobacco leaves processed for pipe smoking, featuring aromatic flavors and fine cut for even burning. Classified under HTS 2403.99.60.70 as other manufactured tobacco from countries listed in Additional U.S. Note 5 (e.g., Brazil, Zimbabwe), entered pursuant to quota provisions. It meets chapter requirements for manufactured tobacco substitutes not fitting other specific subheadings.
Burley Tobacco Loose Smoking Mix
Loose-cut Burley tobacco blended with natural flavorings for hookah or pipe use, containing no glycerol additives. Falls under HTS 2403.99.60.70 as 'other' manufactured tobacco entered under Additional U.S. Note 5 quota from eligible countries like Argentina or Thailand. Excludes water pipe tobacco definitions due to absence of glycerol mixture.
Zimbabwe Dark-Fired Smoking Tobacco
Dark-fired tobacco from Zimbabwe, processed into loose ribbons for pipe or cigarillo use with molasses flavoring. Classified in HTS 2403.99.60.70 under 12,000MT quota for Zimbabwe per Additional U.S. Note 5 as other manufactured tobacco. Not homogenized or for water pipes.
Brazilian Rope Tobacco for Chewing
Twisted rope tobacco from Brazil, pressed and flavored for oral use as smokeless manufactured tobacco. HTS 2403.99.60.70 covers this under 80,200MT Brazil quota as other manufactured forms pursuant to U.S. Note 5. Distinguishes from snuff or extracts.
Malawi Latakia Pipe Tobacco
Sun-cured Latakia tobacco from Malawi, fire-cured for strong smoky flavor in pipe blends. Under HTS 2403.99.60.70 for 12,000MT Malawi quota as other manufactured tobacco. Processed but not reconstituted.
Thai Cavendish Smoking Tobacco
Sweetened Cavendish tobacco processed in Thailand for pipe smoking. HTS 2403.99.60.70 for 7,000MT quota as other manufactured.