Tobacco Screenings for Hookah Base from Japan
Small particle tobacco screenings refuse from sifting processes, used as base for non-cigarette hookah mixtures. Falls under HTS 2401.30.27 'other' for tobacco refuse in products other than cigarettes.
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 2403.11.00 water pipe tobacco, which requires glycerol mixture—pure refuse stays in 2401
• Document 'not for combustion inhalation' if borderline with 2404 definitions
• Avoid bulk packaging not 'prepared for ultimate consumer' to prevent reclassification