Plain Burley Shredded Tobacco for Hookah Alternative from Japan
Shredded Burley tobacco manufactured without glycerol, suitable for non-traditional hookah or pipe use. Falls under HTS 2403.99.31.60 as other manufactured Burley for non-cigarette products, distinguished from water pipe tobacco by lacking glycerol mixture per subheading note. Bulk imported for blending.
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
• Confirm absence of glycerol/molasses via testing to avoid misclassification into 2403.11.00
• Adhere to 'prepared for marketing to ultimate consumer' standards if retail-packaged
• Document direct import from quota-eligible origins post-1995 for favorable rates