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%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
• 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