Nicotine HeatStick Pods from Japan
Pre-formed nicotine sticks for heated tobacco devices that heat rather than burn for inhalation. Classified in HTS 2404.12.90.00 as other nicotine products intended for inhalation without combustion.
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
• Provide heating element compatibility docs to confirm non-combustion mechanism
• Comply with tobacco product registration; avoid 'cigarette' terminology in descriptions
• Test for glycerol content if bordering on water pipe tobacco definitions