Roll-Your-Own Pipe Tobacco Mixture from Japan
A shag-cut tobacco blend of golden Virginia and latakia for rolling into pipes or hand-rolled non-cigarette smokes. It qualifies for 2403.19.30.90 as manufactured smoking tobacco intended for products other than cigarettes. Excludes cigarette-specific preparations or water pipe mixes.
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
• Label clearly as 'for pipe use only' to distinguish from cigarette tobacco and prevent misclassification
• Submit affidavits confirming end-use in non-cigarette products, as per U.S. notes for hand-rolled preparations
• Ensure documentation traces origin to avoid quota exclusions for Canada, Israel, or Mexico products