Latakia Oriental Pipe Tobacco from Japan
Smoked and fire-cured oriental tobacco blend for traditional pipe smoking, manufactured without cigarette intent. Classified in 2403.19.30.90 as other smoking tobacco for non-cigarette use, excluding flavored water pipe preparations. Ideal for bulk import to blenders.
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 curing and blending certificates to prove non-cigarette end-use and manufacturing level
• Avoid glycerol or molasses additives to prevent water pipe subheading shift
• Use chapter 98 for duty-free samples, but exclude from quota calculations