Aromatic Burley Smoking Tobacco from Japan
Manufactured Burley tobacco infused with vanilla and cherry aromatics for loose smoking in pipes or roll-your-own. Falls under HTS 2403.99.90.60 as other manufactured tobacco specified as Burley, excluding cigarettes, cigars, or reconstituted forms. Packaged in retail pouches ready for consumer use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure documentation proves aromatic additives do not qualify as water pipe mixtures to stay in 2403.99.90.60
• Comply with FDA tobacco product import rules, including ingredient lists for flavored Burley
• Avoid quota overages by tracking aggregate entries from countries like Brazil or Zimbabwe during Sept 13-Sept 12 periods