Herbal Tobacco Substitute from Japan
Mu'assel-style herbal shisha mixture using non-tobacco herbs, honey, and glycerin for water pipe smoking. HTS 2403.99.90 covers manufactured tobacco substitutes not excluded as tobacco-free water pipe products under 2403.11 notes.
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
• Clearly document zero tobacco content to avoid misclassification; provide botanical analysis
• Confirm not purely for water pipes to stay out of excluded categories
• Check FDA deeming regulations for non-tobacco nicotine or herbal inhalation products