Maryland Light Air-Cured Tobacco Bale from Japan
Bales of unstemmed light air-cured Maryland tobacco leaves, threshed lightly for handling, intended for cigarette manufacturing. Fits 2401.10.63.80 as quota-entered 'other' light air-cured leaf without wrapper tobacco. Primarily used in blending for mild smoke profiles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use licensed customs brokers familiar with tobacco quotas; submit entry summaries proving note 5 compliance
• Test for moisture content and impurities to avoid refuse misclassification