Juul2 Pod System Electronic Cigarette from Japan
The Juul2 is a compact pod-based electronic cigarette designed for vaporizing nicotine e-liquids through battery-powered heating of a resistance coil. It falls under HTS 8543.40.00.40 as a personal electric vaporizing device with electrical components for individual function not specified elsewhere in Chapter 85, specifically classified for electronic cigarettes and similar devices.
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
• Obtain FDA PMTA authorization before import as required for tobacco products; ensure battery safety certifications (UL/IEC 62133) to avoid CBP holds; declare exact nicotine concentration and flavor profiles accurately