Aromatic Pipe Tobacco Cherry Flavor from Japan
Flavored pipe tobacco infused with cherry essence for slow-burning pipe enjoyment, not suitable for cigarettes due to coarse cut and aroma compounds. Classified in 2403.19.30 as other smoking tobacco for non-cigarette products like pipes or rolling non-cigarette smokes.
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
• Include lab analysis confirming no additives for cigarette production to support 2403.19.30 classification
• Check aggregate quotas for origins like European Community (9,956 MT) before shipping
• Avoid retail packaging that mimics cigarette packs to prevent misclassification pitfalls