Starbuzz Blue Mist Hookah Tobacco from Japan
Starbuzz Blue Mist offers a refreshing blueberry flavor in a premium shisha blend of tobacco, glycerol, sugars, and natural fruit extracts designed for water pipe enjoyment. This product fits HTS 2403.11.00 due to its tobacco-glycerol base and water pipe specificity. Its fine cut ensures even burning and thick vapor in hookahs.
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%
Import Tips
• Include lab analysis confirming tobacco-glycerol mix to prevent misclassification as herbal shisha
• Declare exact origin; pre-1995 exports from quota countries may qualify for special rates per U.S
• Note (d)
• Avoid bulk imports without retail packaging to maintain 'prepared for consumer' status