Burley-Blend Hookah Tobacco Base from Japan
Partially blended Burley tobacco mixed without glycerol or molasses, intended for further processing into hookah tobacco. Fits HTS 2403.99.31.65 as partially manufactured blended tobacco for non-cigarette water pipe products.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document absence of glycerol/molasses to avoid 2403.11.00; lab tests may be required
• Declare intended end-use in hookah products other than cigarettes to qualify under this subheading
• Monitor annual quotas for origins like Malawi or Zimbabwe to stay within limits