Tobacco Snus Pouches from Japan
Portion-packed moist tobacco snus pouches with salt, sodium carbonate, and flavorings for discreet oral use. Classified in HTS 2403.99.90 as other manufactured smokeless tobacco, not fitting plug, twist, or traditional snuff categories.
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
• Register with FDA Tobacco Product establishment and submit premarket notification if new flavor
• Label with nicotine content, ingredients, and 'not FDA approved to help quit smoking' disclaimers
• Avoid 'low-moisture' claims that might shift classification