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Turkish Samsun Oriental Tobacco from Japan

Whole, unstemmed Samsun oriental tobacco leaves from Turkey, prized for their sweet, spicy flavor in blend cigarettes. Falls under HTS 2401.10.48.00 as 'other' oriental/Turkish type, unmanufactured and not stemmed, without wrapper tobacco dominance. Typically imported in bales for further processing.

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

Check aggregate quotas for countries like Turkey (under 'other countries' at 3,000 MT annually)

Label bales clearly as unmanufactured oriental tobacco to prevent reclassification during customs exam

Turkish Samsun Oriental Tobacco from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2401.10.48.00