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%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
• 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