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Flue-Cured Bright Leaf Tobacco Bale from Japan

Bales of unstemmed flue-cured bright leaf tobacco, not threshed beyond basic processing, for chewing tobacco production excluding cigarettes. Fits HTS 2401.10.61 as 'other' light air-cured leaf for non-cigarette end-use, without wrapper tobacco exceeding 35%.

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 bale weights and moisture content for valuation; common pitfall is quota exhaustion mid-season

Require supplier certificates of analysis for variety and curing type

Flue-Cured Bright Leaf Tobacco Bale from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2401.10.61