HTS 9811.00.40Samples 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
What that translates to:Small tobacco and cigarette paper samples for soliciting orders
Also written 98110040. Rates as CBP is collecting them today. Updated Oct 1, 2026.
Small tobacco and cigarette paper samples for soliciting… (HTS 9811.00.40) from China, as of Oct 1, 2026: this is a special provision (chapter 98); ask a licensed customs broker how duties apply.
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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
Legal text from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026), chapter 98: Special classification provisions.Related codes
Questions about HTS 9811.00.40
What is the duty rate for HTS 9811.00.40?
The regular (column 1 general) rate printed in the tariff schedule is Free. Additional tariffs depend on the country of origin; choose one above to see its full rate.
Is HTS 9811.00.40 subject to Section 301 tariffs?
No Section 301 tariff applies to HTS 9811.00.40 as of Oct 1, 2026, from any country of origin.
Is HTS 9811.00.40 subject to Section 232 tariffs?
No Section 232 tariff applies to HTS 9811.00.40 as of Oct 1, 2026, from any country of origin.
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