Dark-Fired Burley Loose Smoking Tobacco from Japan
Dark-fired Burley tobacco processed into loose ribbons for hookah or pipe smoking, emphasizing its robust, earthy taste. Falls under HTS 2403.19.30.60 as 'other' Burley smoking tobacco for non-cigarette products, distinct from homogenized or retail-packed forms.
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
• Include lab analysis confirming Burley varietal and absence of cigarette-specific additives
• Monitor aggregate imports under quota subheadings to prevent duty escalation
• Label clearly as 'for pipe/hookah use only' to support non-cigarette classification