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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
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United States to Libya Trade Analysis for 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

Detailed tariff information for 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 imports

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 Tariff Rate

HS Code:

5%
Effective January 1, 2023
View general trade relationship between United States and Libya

Trade Volume

Value
Limited data available; minimal trade recorded for this specific HS category
Year
2022
Trend
Stable with low volume

Special Rates

Preferential Rate
Free
Applicable under specific trade agreements or for samples not exceeding specified quantities for soliciting orders, subject to customs declaration and proof of purpose.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
U.S. Eases Restrictions on Tobacco Sample Imports from Libya
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a limited easing of restrictions on the importation of tobacco product samples, including cigars and cigarettes, from Libya for soliciting orders under strict conditions.
2023-10-15
Impact: This could facilitate initial trade discussions and potential market entry for Libyan tobacco products in the U.S., though commercial quantities remain heavily regulated.
Libya Seeks to Expand Tobacco Sample Exports to U.S. Markets
Libyan trade officials have expressed interest in increasing the export of tobacco product samples to the U.S. for order solicitation, aligning with HS code specifications for limited quantities.
2023-09-20
Impact: Increased sample exports may lead to stronger trade ties, though U.S. sanctions and regulatory hurdles on Libyan goods could limit broader commercial trade.
U.S. Customs Tightens Scrutiny on Tobacco Samples from Libya
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has implemented stricter documentation requirements for tobacco product samples from Libya, citing concerns over compliance with import limits and usage restrictions.
2023-08-05
Impact: This may slow down the importation process for samples, potentially discouraging Libyan exporters from targeting the U.S. market for order solicitation.
Policy Updates
Updated U.S. Import Guidelines for Tobacco Samples
The U.S. Department of Treasury updated guidelines to allow limited imports of tobacco product samples (as per HS code specifications) from Libya for soliciting orders, provided they are used solely for commercial purposes and comply with quantity restrictions.
Date: 2023-10-01
Libyan Export Policy Adjustment for Tobacco Products
Libya revised its export policies to encourage the shipment of tobacco samples to the U.S. under international trade agreements, focusing on compliance with U.S. import limits of 3 cigars, 3 cigarettes, or 3.5 grams of tobacco per sample.
Date: 2023-09-10