Pipe Tobacco Cavendish Blend from Japan
A sweetened and steamed pipe tobacco blend made from flue-cured Virginia tobacco, processed for a mellow flavor. It falls under HTS 2403.99.90.70 as 'other manufactured tobacco' not specifically classified elsewhere in heading 2403, distinct from water pipe tobacco or snuff.
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
• Verify exact processing method and flavoring to confirm not water pipe tobacco (2403.11.00); provide lab analysis if needed
• Include country of origin documentation due to U.S. quota restrictions on certain tobacco imports
• Ensure retail packaging labeling complies with FDA tobacco product regulations to avoid reclassification