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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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