2401.30.27/Tobacco Screenings for Hookah Base/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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