Reconstituted Tobacco for Pipe Blends from Japan
Processed reconstituted tobacco designed for mixing into pipe tobacco blends, made from tobacco fines and additives to create a consistent product. Classified in HTS 2403.91.47 as other homogenized tobacco substitutes not prepared for immediate retail sale.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Include end-use statements specifying industrial blending, not direct consumer marketing
• Avoid retail-style packaging to prevent reclassification as 'prepared for ultimate consumer'
• Document glycerol-free composition to stay out of water pipe tobacco subheading