Loban Bakhoor Tablets from Japan
Loban Bakhoor Tablets are fragrant resin tablets made from benzoin and frankincense, burned over coals for Middle Eastern-style fumigation in homes or mosques. Classified in HTS 3307.41.00.00 as burning odoriferous preparations for religious rites. Packaged in foil-wrapped retail blocks.
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
• Document cultural/religious use to support rite classification over general deodorizers
• Ensure no soap-like emulsifiers, excluded under chapter note (b)
• Declare net weight accurately, as tablets often sold by aroma strength