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Nicotine-Free Tobacco Substitute

Herbal blend mimicking tobacco for pipe smoking, manufactured with no nicotine content. Fits HTS 2403.99.90.70 as manufactured tobacco substitutes not elsewhere specified.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China350%+37.5%387.5%
🇲🇽Mexico350%+10.0%360%
🇨🇦Canada350%+10.0%360%
🇩🇪Germany350%—350%
🇯🇵Japan350%—350%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2404Lower: 17.5% vs 387.5%

If for heated non-combustion use

Chapter note directs inhalation-without-combustion substitutes to 2404.

2403.11.00Lower: 37.5% vs 387.5%

If glycerol-mixed for water pipes

Subheading note excludes tobacco-free water pipe products from 2403.11 but may affect others.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Lab certify nicotine absence to avoid 2404 reclassification

• Label clearly as tobacco substitute for customs review

• Check if herbal ingredients trigger additional agricultural inspections