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Tobacco Replica Nicotine E-Juice from Japan

An e-liquid mimicking traditional tobacco flavor using synthetic nicotine, for use in refillable vape tanks. It qualifies for HTS 2404.12.10 as a nicotine-containing mixture for electronic vaporizers intended for inhalation without combustion. Chapter notes confirm classification in 2404 over other headings.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Use US HTS statistical suffixes for flavored vs unflavored to track quota applicability if any

• Test for contaminants like diacetyl; non-compliant batches lead to FDA import alerts

• Label as 'not for sale to minors' and include warnings to meet consumer product safety standards