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%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
• Photos and cut size specs prevent confusion with shag or cigarette tobacco
• Declare varietal (e.g
• Virginia) accurately for quota allocation