Question 1

What does HTS 9811.00.40 cover?

Accepted Answer

HTS 9811.00.40 is an 8-digit tariff item of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Samples of tobacco products, and cigarette papers and tubes (each sample consisting of not more than (a) 3 cigars, (b) 3 cigarettes, (c) 3.5 grams of tobacco, (d) 3.5 grams of snuff, (e) 3 cigarette tubes or (f) 25 cigarette papers) to be used in the United States only for soliciting orders by persons importing tobacco products, cigarette papers or cigarette tubes in commercial quantities. It belongs to Chapter 98 and rolls up 1 10-digit statistical line that brokers actually file at entry.

Question 2

What is the duty rate for HTS 9811.00.40?

Accepted Answer

Every 10-digit line under HTS 9811.00.40 carries a general (Column 1) duty rate of Free. Chapter 99 flags and potentially relevant AD/CVD order flags are shown at the per-line level; applicability depends on the shipment facts, written scope, and entry date.

Question 3

How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 9811.00.40?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader tariff item HTS 9811.00.40 is not directly fileable. Match your product description to the most specific 10-digit line in the list on this page; if multiple lines could apply, the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) and chapter notes determine which one governs.

Question 4

Are there potentially relevant AD/CVD order flags under HTS 9811.00.40?

Accepted Answer

Tandom's current catalog view links no potentially relevant AD/CVD (antidumping or countervailing duty) order flags to lines under HTS 9811.00.40. Check current Commerce scope materials and Federal Register notices before relying on an HTS-only screen.

Plain-English explanation

10-digit lines under 9811.00.40(1)

Frequently asked questions

What does HTS 9811.00.40 cover?

What is the duty rate for HTS 9811.00.40?

How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 9811.00.40?

Are there potentially relevant AD/CVD order flags under HTS 9811.00.40?

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