Premium Maryland Shredded Pipe Blend from Japan
Shredded Maryland tobacco blended with fire-cured notes for rich pipe smoking experience, manufactured for loose retail sale. HTS 2403.19.30.80 covers this as Maryland smoking tobacco intended for pipes, not cigarettes. Available in 250g vacuum-sealed bags.
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 commercial invoice detailing varietal purity (>80% Maryland) to support classification
• Monitor USTR quota bulletins; oversubscription triggers higher rates immediately
• Ensure child-resistant packaging compliance for retail consumer packs over 20g