Homogenized Tobacco Crumb for Loose Leaf Chewing from Japan
Granular reconstituted tobacco crumbs for blending into loose leaf chewing tobacco. Classified under HTS 2403.91.43.90 as industrial homogenized tobacco for smokeless products.
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
• Avoid flavor/aroma additions that could classify as 'tobacco extracts' in 2403.10
• Use technical specs showing reconstitution process for Customs review
• Monitor for U.S
• Note 5 quota applicability by origin