Pipe Tobacco Blend Cavendish from Japan
A sweetened and steamed black pipe tobacco blend made from flue-cured Virginia tobacco, intended for smoking in pipes. It falls under HTS 2403.19.90 as 'other' smoking tobacco not classified as water pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, or cigarette tobacco. This category covers loose pipe tobaccos without substitutes.
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
• Verify country of origin quotas under U.S
• Note 5 to avoid higher duties; ensure packaging is not labeled for retail without alteration
• Provide lab certification for no additives exceeding definitions