Homogenized Tobacco Plug for Chewing Tobacco from Japan
Compressed plugs of reconstituted tobacco designed for further processing into chewing tobacco products. Classified under HTS 2403.91.43.90 due to its homogenized composition and designation for non-cigarette end uses like smokeless tobacco. Not intended for immediate consumer sale.
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
• Include end-use statements specifying chewing tobacco production to distinguish from cigarette or retail products
• Ensure no additives that would qualify as 'tobacco extracts/essences' under 2403.10, maintaining pure reconstituted classification
• Monitor U.S
• Note 5 quotas for originating countries; use Chapter 98 for duty-free samples