Flue-Cured Pipe Tobacco Blend from Japan
A premium blend of flue-cured Virginia tobacco designed for pipe smoking, featuring aromatic Cavendish processing and subtle flavorings. Classified under HTS 2403.99.90.50 due to its flue-cured tobacco base and manufacturing into a ready-to-smoke product not fitting other specific subheadings. It is neither water pipe tobacco nor a homogenized product.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify flue-cured content via lab testing to confirm classification; mislabeling as air-cured can lead to reclassification
• Check U.S
• Note quota limits for origin country (e.g
• 80,200 MT for Brazil); exceedance triggers higher duties
• Include FDA tobacco product registration and labeling compliance in documentation to avoid detention