Dark Air-Cured Tobacco Leaf from Japan
Unstemmed dark air-cured tobacco leaves suitable for cigar filler or chewing tobacco, falling under 'other light air-cured' in HTS 2401.10.61.90 for non-cigarette applications.
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 curing method and end-use (e.g
• cigar filler) to justify 'light air-cured other' classification
• Monitor U.S
• Note quantitative limits, especially for 'other countries' at 3,000 MT
• Exclude Canadian, Israeli, or Mexican origins from quota calculations per U.S
• Notes