Flavored Gummed Cigarette Paper Rolls from China
2.5 cm wide rolls with lightly flavored gum adhesive strip for sealing hand-rolled cigarettes, maintaining neutral taste impact. Classified HTS 4813.20.00.00 for narrow cigarette-specific paper rolls. The flavoring is minimal to preserve tobacco purity.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• FDA flavor restrictions on tobacco products may apply indirectly; ensure flavor is only on gum strip
• Document that flavoring does not alter combustibility or make it 'printed' under Chapter Notes
• Avoid over 5 cm width which triggers 4813.90 classification