Juul Pods Electronic Cigarette Starter Kit from China
The Juul Pods Starter Kit is a rechargeable electronic cigarette device that uses nicotine salt pods for vaporization, producing an inhalable aerosol. It falls under HTS 8543.40.00 as a personal electric vaporizing device designed for individual use with a battery-powered heating element. This classification covers complete e-cigarette systems not specified elsewhere in Chapter 85.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify FDA premarket tobacco product authorization (PMTA) status for U.S. entry; ensure battery safety certifications like UL 8139
• Declare exact nicotine content and flavor profiles accurately to prevent customs holds
• Label devices clearly with health warnings as per TPD regulations