Flue-Cured Oriental Blend Hookah Tobacco Base from Japan
Flue-cured Oriental-style tobacco base mixed lightly for water pipe use (without glycerol dominance), imported from Philippines quota. Falls under HTS 2403.99.6050 as other manufactured tobacco entered per Note 5. Excludes full hookah mixtures qualifying under 2403.11.
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
• Test glycerol content (< defining threshold) to avoid 2403.11 reclassification; declare as 'base'
• Provide Philippines origin cert and quota tracking for 3,000 MT limit
• Use consumer-ready pouches to meet 'prepared for marketing' US note definition