Esse Change Slim Cigarettes

Ultra-slim filter cigarettes manufactured in Korea with U.S. tobacco blend ≥30% by weight, subject to HTS 9822.07.15 annual quantitative restrictions under U.S. note 31 for 2402.20.80.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2402.20.80.00Higher: 37.3% vs 10%

If post-quota exhaustion

Excess imports pay column 1-general rate for non-clove cigarettes.

9811.00.20Same rate: 10%

If samples for soliciting orders

Limited commercial samples may enter duty-free quarterly.

2402.20Higher: 37.3% vs 10%

If small cigarettes ≤6.5mm diameter

Size-based classification within cigarettes not containing clove.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Independent verification of tobacco weight composition essential for entry

Monitor Federal Register for quota utilization rates published by USTR

Comply with statistical reporting if derived rate from other provisions

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