Burley Pipe Tobacco Natural from Japan
Air-cured burley tobacco shredded coarse for natural pipe smoking, low sugar content for cool smoke. Classed under HTS 2403.19.90.90 as other smoking tobacco excluding specialized forms. Bulk-packed for tobacconists.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify no additives/glycerol to avoid water pipe reclassification
• Use FDA tobacco product registration for compliance
• Monitor annual quotas; excess incurs higher general rates