Homogenized Tobacco for Snuff Production from Japan
Pulped and reformed tobacco mass homogenized for processing into dry or moist snuff products. Classified under HTS 2403.91.43 for snuff, a non-cigarette smokeless tobacco application. Delivered in bulk to snuff mills.
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
• Specify 'for snuff only' in commercial invoices and support with buyer specs
• Prepare moisture content tests; snuff processing affects classification proofs
• US Note 5 aggregate limits apply; track entries from September 13 annually