Aromatic Burley Tobacco for Hookah from Japan
Flavored Burley tobacco shreds for hookah smoking, lightly processed without glycerol mixtures. Classified in 2403.19.30.60 as other Burley for non-cigarette products, excluding water pipe-specific formulations.
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
• Confirm flavorings do not include glycerol to avoid 2403.11 water pipe exclusion
• Maintain chain-of-custody records proving non-retail, industrial or blender use
• Consult USTR for current quota status before large shipments