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Twist Tobacco Rope from China

Hand-twisted rope of dark-fired tobacco for chewing or pipe use, fermented for robust flavor. HTS 2403.99.90.70 covers this niche manufactured tobacco form.

Duty Rate — China → United States

387.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Specify fermentation process in entry docs to justify manufacturing status

Quota awareness for origins like Philippines or Thailand

Ensure weight declarations match U.S. note quantity limits