Reconstituted Tobacco Strips for Snuff Manufacturing from Japan
Narrow strips of homogenized tobacco for grinding into dry snuff products. This industrial intermediate is classified in HTS 2403.91.43.90 as reconstituted tobacco for smokeless, non-cigarette uses.
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
• Label clearly as 'industrial use only - for snuff manufacture' to prevent retail misclassification
• Ensure compliance with FDA tobacco product regulations alongside Customs classification
• Use Chapter 98 provisions for duty-free product samples