Juul Virginia Tobacco Pods from China
Pre-filled pods for Juul e-cigarette devices containing nicotine salt e-liquid with Virginia tobacco flavor. Classified under HTS 8543.40.00.30 because they are electronic cigarette components with pre-filled substances containing nicotine for personal vaporizing. These pods connect directly to the Juul battery for vapor production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA premarket tobacco product authorization (PMTA) before importing; label nicotine content accurately per TPD regulations; verify state-specific nicotine import restrictions to avoid seizures