Saccharin for Tobacco Flavoring from Japan
High-purity saccharin used in tobacco products to mask bitterness and enhance flavor in cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. Classified under HTS 2925.11.00.00 as chemically defined compound for industrial use. Supplied to tobacco manufacturers.
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
• Declare tobacco end-use; may trigger FDA tobacco product import oversight
• Purity specs critical; tobacco-grade often requires low moisture
• Separate from food-grade to avoid cross-contamination claims