2404.12.90.00/Nicotine HeatStick Pods/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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