Premium Unstemmed Maryland Tobacco for Snuff Blends from Japan
High-grade, unstemmed Maryland-type light air-cured leaf for premium snuff production, classified in HTS 2401.10.61.80 as other flue-cured/burley/light air-cured for non-cigarette products.
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
• Photographic evidence of leaf condition (unstemmed) aids classification
• Track warehouse withdrawals against quota periods
• Partner with licensed blenders declaring end-use