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Humectant Propylene Glycol for Tobacco

High-purity propane-1,2-diol used as humectant in cigarette and pipe tobacco manufacturing. Meets food-grade standards but imported as pure chemical under HTS 2905.32.00.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2403.91Higher: 360% vs 40.5%

If in reconstituted tobacco sheet mixtures

Tobacco manufacturing preparations classify under Chapter 24.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 40.5%

If flavor carrier mixtures for tobacco

Flavor formulations beyond pure humectants fall under Chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include tobacco humectant end-use statement for CBP review

• Comply with FDA tobacco product component registration

• Test for diethylene glycol content (<0.1%) per tobacco standards

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