Fermenting Tobacco Mixture from Canada
Partially blended tobacco undergoing initial fermentation mix, not fully processed for end use. HTS 2403.99.90.65 for this intermediate blended stage.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
360%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document fermentation stage to prove partial manufacture
• Ensure temperature/moisture logs if required for customs verification
• Avoid final flavoring to prevent shift to smoking tobacco categories