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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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