Homogenized Tobacco Paste for Smokeless Pouches from Japan
Paste-form reconstituted tobacco homogenized for modern oral nicotine pouches and snus production. Falls under HTS 2403.91.43 for non-cigarette smokeless applications. Supplied viscous for pouch filling machines.
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
• Formulation disclosure prevents confusion with nicotine-only substitutes
• FDA tobacco product registration; import aligns with PMTA status
• Avoid retail packaging to stay in 2403; bulk only for processing