Vuse Alto Rechargeable Vape Pod System from Germany
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 — 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
• 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