Vuse Alto Golden Tobacco Pods from Japan
Disposable pods filled with tobacco-flavored e-liquid containing nicotine salts for Vuse Alto pod system, heated for vapor inhalation. Falls under 2404.19.90.00 as 'other' products with tobacco/nicotine for non-combustible inhalation. Not water pipe tobacco, distinguishing it from 2404.11.
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%
Import Tips
• Provide certificates of analysis showing nicotine content and absence of combustion elements; comply with TPD tobacco product declarations
• Package in consumer-ready retail units to qualify under 'prepared for marketing to ultimate consumer' per US notes
• Monitor USTR regulations on quantitative limits for related tobacco subheadings to prevent entry denials