Vuse Alto Rechargeable Vape Pod System from China
The Vuse Alto is a compact pod-based electronic vaporizer with magnetic cartridges and a 350mAh battery for consistent flavor delivery. Classified under HTS 8543.40.00 due to its function as a personal electric vaporizing device using electrical heating for aerosol production. Excludes non-electric tobacco products.
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 Tobacco Product Master File (TPMF) numbers for manufacturer verification
• Test lithium batteries for UN38.3 transport compliance to avoid shipping denials
• Avoid common pitfalls by not declaring as 'novelty items' which triggers reclassification