Juul Pods Electronic Cigarette Starter Kit from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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