Flue-Cured Oriental Tobacco for Hookah Blends from Japan
Manufactured flue-cured Oriental tobacco base for hookah mixtures, imported from Turkey under 'other countries' quota. Falls under HTS 2403.19.60.50 as other smoking tobacco described in U.S. note 5, excluding true water pipe tobacco. Used in custom blends for vaporization.
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
• Confirm absence of glycerol/molasses to avoid 2403.11.00; provide composition analysis
• Monitor low 'other countries' quota (44 MT) and enter only pursuant to provisions
• Declare intended use as general smoking tobacco, not water pipe specific