Flavored Burley Loose Tobacco for Pipes from Japan
Loose Burley tobacco infused with vanilla and cherry essences for premium pipe smoking. This 'other manufactured tobacco' is under 2403.99.31.60 as Burley for non-cigarette products, not qualifying as water pipe due to no glycerol. Packaged for retail sale to consumers.
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
• Ensure flavorings are extracts/essences only, not shifting to tobacco extracts heading
• Use chapter 98 for duty-free samples to test market fit
• Validate 'identical form and package' for retail to claim consumer-ready status