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%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
• 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