I just placed my first order with northerner.com and am heading toward my first try at Swedish snus.
I am confused about one thing. Northerner's customer service people don't seem to understand my question. My total order came to $97.38. This included $27.11 in tax. What tax? I live in Minnesota, so there wouldn't be any State sales taxes. I don't know if a U.S. Federal excise tax has to be paid, or if this "tax" is actually an import duty, or what. Can anyone give me a definitive answer?
BTW, can anyone comment on the difference, experience-wise between the "white portions" and regular portion snus?
Thanks.
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White portions snus is just a bit drier than regular portions. They take a little longer for drip and full flavor to develop. Although often teh complaint is heard that the flavor is still more muted, I find that true at first, but after they get going the flavors are pretty close.
The Swedes were highly amused. Don't think I'll ever try anything that isn't in a teabag. LOL
Los is fun, but it has to be prepared correctly - before insertion. If done right, it should be cohesive and stay put, not roam.
Yes, Northerner pays your State's tax. They have a per-state scale on their site. Some states are very high and some are very low, and at least one (PA) has none. They implemented this after PACT to remain legally compliant.