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Unflavored Nicotine Salt E-Liquid

High-purity nicotine salt base liquid without flavors, used in low-wattage pod vapes for smooth inhalation without combustion. HTS 2404.12.10 applies to such other mixtures containing nicotine for personal vaporizers. Excludes combusted or water pipe tobaccos per subheading notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+37.5%42.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2404.12Same rate: 42.5%

If specifically for multi-use cartridge systems

Cartridge-specific liquids have narrow subheadings.

3004.90Lower: 12.5% vs 42.5%

If marketed for therapeutic nicotine replacement

Medicinal cessation aids shift to pharmaceutical classifications.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Declare PG/VG/nicotine ratios precisely; variations can trigger lab testing at entry

• Avoid bulk drums; import in consumer-ready sizes to prevent reclassification as intermediate goods

• Comply with TTB labeling if alcohol-based carriers are used