Homogenized Tobacco Paste for Plug Chewing Tobacco from Japan
Paste-form reconstituted tobacco mixed during production of chewing tobacco plugs. HTS 2403.91.43.90 applies to this form as 'other' homogenized tobacco for non-cigarette products.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Maintain bulk packaging without consumer labeling to preserve industrial classification
• Document absence of combustion inhalation features per Chapter notes
• Track aggregate quantities against country-specific limits