Flavored Hookah Charcoal Tobacco from Mexico
Tomato-based maasal hookah tobacco with double apple flavor, glycerin, and treacle for water pipe but containing minimal tobacco qualifying as substitute. HTS 2403.99.90 for other substitutes not meeting water pipe definition.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
360%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Quantify tobacco content vs additives; >50% non-tobacco may risk exclusion
• Label ingredients by weight descending for customs review
• Test for compliance with CPSC charcoal regulations if bundled