2403.19.30/Shisha Tobacco Base for Non-Water Pipe/Japan

Shisha Tobacco Base for Non-Water Pipe from Japan

Tobacco blend prepared for hookah-style smoking but without glycerol or molasses, intended for dry pipe use. Classified under 2403.19.30 as other non-cigarette smoking tobacco.

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%

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Import Tips

• Test for glycerol content (< defined threshold) to avoid 2403.11.00 reclassification

• Provide affidavits confirming non-water pipe end-use despite shisha labeling

• Comply with FDA tobacco regulations alongside HTS quota documentation