Mixed Burley-Virginia Tobacco for Hookah Filler Base from Japan
Partly stripped, unthreshed mixture of burley and Virginia light air-cured tobacco for hookah (non-water pipe tobacco) filler. Qualifies for 2401.20.31 as unmanufactured leaf for non-cigarette smoking products.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Distinguish from 2403.11 by absence of glycerol/molasses; provide lab analysis if challenged
• Use pre-1995 export docs for legacy quota eligibility per U.S
• Note 5(d)
• Ensure not packaged for retail to avoid 'prepared for consumer' reclassification