Natural Burley Pipe Tobacco Blend from Japan
Unflavored blend of air-cured burley tobaccos shredded for pipe smoking, packaged in 16 oz retail jars. HTS 2403.99.21.90 applies to this consumer-marketed manufactured tobacco product.
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
• Certify as unflavored/natural to avoid aroma classification issues
• Document jar vacuum-sealing process for shelf-life verification
• Quota tracking essential; Brazil/Argentina have high limits but require proof