Naswar Smokeless Tobacco from Germany
Naswar, a powdered green tobacco mixed with lime, ash, and indigo for oral use, popular in South Asia. Falls under HTS 2403.99.90 as other manufactured smokeless tobacco not qualifying as snuff or chewing tobacco per U.S. definitions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Provide cultural/end-use documentation to justify classification beyond standard snuff
• Test for heavy metals and contaminants common in regional products; include safety data sheets
• Ensure packaging meets child-resistant standards for smokeless tobacco