Velo Nicotine Pods for Vapor Devices from China
Velo brand pods containing nicotine salts in tobacco profile for compatible personal electric vaporizers. Classified HTS 8543.40.00.30 as containing nicotine substances designed for e-cigarette style vaporizing. Modern pod format with leak-resistant design.
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
• Calibrate declared value excluding brand IP costs; provide origin certificates for preferential duty treatment; train customs brokers on e-cig specific rules