Naswar Smokeless Tobacco from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
360%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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