Maryland Light Air-Cured Tobacco from Japan
Unstemmed Maryland-type light air-cured tobacco for snuff and plug chewing tobacco, under HTS 2401.10.61.90 as non-cigarette 'other' leaf.
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
• Certify variety as Maryland to support light air-cured classification
• Track warehouse withdrawals against annual quotas
• Avoid commingling with stemmed lots to prevent reclassification