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Natural Loose Smoking Tobacco from Japan

Unflavored natural loose tobacco for smoking, consumer bagged. HTS 2403.19.20.80 covers this other retail-prepared smoking tobacco. Minimal processing beyond manufacturing.

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

• Minimal additives help avoid flavor-specific scrutiny

• Direct import from origin with documentation for quota eligibility

• Confirm no heating elements for 2404 avoidance