Burley Tobacco Loose Smoking Mix from Japan
Loose-cut Burley tobacco blended with natural flavorings for hookah or pipe use, containing no glycerol additives. Falls under HTS 2403.99.60.70 as 'other' manufactured tobacco entered under Additional U.S. Note 5 quota from eligible countries like Argentina or Thailand. Excludes water pipe tobacco definitions due to absence of glycerol mixture.
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 product is not tobacco-free or glycerol-mixed to avoid exclusion from 2403.11; test for composition if flavored
• Monitor USTR regulations for quota adjustments; use chapter 98 for duty-free samples but exclude from quota counts
• Ensure packaging is not retail-ready if claiming non-consumer prep to fit 'other' classification