Skoal Straight Chewing Tobacco from Japan
Skoal Straight offers unflavored loose grain chewing tobacco from fermented dark tobacco. Imported in sealed plastic tubs ready for retail shelf display without repackaging. Qualifies for HTS 2403.99.21.30 as consumer-packaged chewing tobacco.
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
• Provide certificates of origin to qualify for quota exemptions if from Canada, Israel, or Mexico
• Label packages with net weight, tobacco type, and allergen info to meet CBP and FDA import standards
• Beware of moisture threshold issues; overly dry products may be examined for snuff reclassification