Virginia Flake Pipe Tobacco from Japan
Pressed and rubbed-out flake cut from pure flue-cured Virginia tobacco, designed for pipe bowls with slow burn. HTS 2403.19.90.90 covers this as other smoking tobacco not fitting water pipe or fine-cut definitions. Processed for flavor development via steaming.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Photos and cut size specs prevent confusion with shag or cigarette tobacco
• Declare varietal (e.g
• Virginia) accurately for quota allocation