Sorbitol for Tobacco Moisturizing from China
Specialty sorbitol used to maintain moisture in chewing tobacco and snuff products, preventing drying during storage. Falls under HTS 3824.60.00.00 as a chemical preparation of sorbitol not qualifying as primary under 2905.44. Processed for tobacco industry standards.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Comply with FDA tobacco product regulations and provide end-use verification letters
• Ensure low impurity levels to meet tobacco flavor profile requirements
• Document as non-food grade to avoid food safety inspection delays