2401.10.48.00/Greek Izmir-Type Oriental Tobacco/Japan

Greek Izmir-Type Oriental Tobacco from Japan

Unstemmed oriental tobacco leaves grown in Greece, mimicking Turkish Izmir characteristics with sun-cured aroma. HTS 2401.10.48.00 applies to this 'other' oriental/Turkish type unmanufactured tobacco, free of wrapper content. Used by blenders for additive-free cigarettes.

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%

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Import Tips

• EU aggregate quota is 9,956 MT; track entries from Sept 13 to Sept 12 to stay within limits

• Require botanical identification to confirm oriental type vs. other varieties like burley

• Document threshing level; excessive processing risks shift to manufactured categories