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