Captain Black Loose Pipe Tobacco from Japan
Aromatic loose pipe tobacco in consumer pouches, featuring black cavendish and vanilla flavoring, sealed for freshness. Classified under HTS 2403.19.20 due to its preparation in identical retail packaging for direct sale to end consumers without repackaging.
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
• Provide detailed ingredient and fiber content labels matching import packaging to satisfy 'identical form' requirement
• Obtain prior FDA premarket review if containing novel substitutes; watch for misdeclaration as non-retail
• Document chain of custody to confirm no post-import alterations, avoiding duty disputes