Lucy Nicotine Gum from Japan
Lucy nicotine gum provides controlled nicotine release through chewing, intended for oral absorption as a smoking cessation aid. Falls under HTS 2404.91.00.00 for nicotine products designed for oral intake into the human body. Unlike pharmaceutical NRT, classified as tobacco substitute product.
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
• Distinguish from FDA drug products by ensuring no medicinal claims on labeling
• Provide manufacturing process documentation showing non-pharmaceutical production
• Comply with child-resistant packaging requirements for all oral nicotine products