Flavored Roll-Your-Own Tobacco from China
Fine-cut flavored roll-your-own (RYO) tobacco with menthol and fruit essences, shag style for hand-rolling cigarettes. It is classified under HTS 2403.99.90 as other manufactured tobacco prepared for consumer use, distinct from unflavored or cigarette-specific preparations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
385%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Declare exact flavor composition and ensure no combustion-altering additives to avoid e-vapor classification
• Use proper NAICS codes and provide end-use statements confirming not for machine-rolled cigarettes
• Monitor annual quotas if from specified countries like Brazil or Philippines