Flavored Hookah Charcoal Tobacco from Japan
Tomato-based maasal hookah tobacco with double apple flavor, glycerin, and treacle for water pipe but containing minimal tobacco qualifying as substitute. HTS 2403.99.90 for other substitutes not meeting water pipe definition.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
360%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Quantify tobacco content vs additives; >50% non-tobacco may risk exclusion
• Label ingredients by weight descending for customs review
• Test for compliance with CPSC charcoal regulations if bundled