Virginia Flue-Cured Shredded Pipe Blend from Japan
Shredded flue-cured Virginia tobacco processed for pipe or roll-your-own non-cigarette applications. Under 2403.19.30.90 for manufactured smoking tobacco intended for products other than cigarettes. Not retail-packed or water pipe specific.
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
• Ensure shred size and cut specs match pipe use to differentiate from cigarette shag
• Prepare for USTR quota regulations; aggregate entries from Sept 13 to Sept 12
• Document direct import from origin for pre-1995 exports to access special rates