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High-Nicotine Blackfat Tobacco from Japan

Unthreshed, stemmed high-nicotine blackfat varietal tobacco for specialty nicotine products. Precisely matches 2401.20.57.30 as blackfat subtype without wrapper, partly processed. Prized for extreme potency in niche markets.

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

• TTB pre-approval recommended for high-nicotine declarations

• Track aggregate EC quota (9,956 MT) closely for European suppliers

• Ensure no molasses/glycerol per water pipe exclusion notes