Caramel Tobacco Aromatic Vape Mixture from China
E-juice mimicking tobacco with caramel aromatics, containing more than 5% by weight of modified aromatic substances and nicotine for electronic devices. Classified in 2404.19.05 as a non-combustive inhalation product without actual tobacco leaf. Appeals to ex-smokers transitioning to vaping.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
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
• Distinguish from actual tobacco products; no leaf content to avoid Chapter 24 heading 2401 reclassification
• Include PG/VG allergen warnings; non-compliance leads to FDA holds
• For high-volume imports, monitor USTR quantitative notes though primarily for leaf tobacco