Maryland Tobacco for Hand-Rolled Cigarette Prep from Japan
Unstemmed Maryland light air-cured tobacco designated for preparing hand-rolled cigarette tobacco per U.S. note 5(e). Enters under 2401.10.63.80 quota; not for cigarettes directly. Supports niche markets avoiding manufactured 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
• Docs must state 'for hand-rolled cigarette prep' to invoke note 5(e) treatment
• Track end-use post-import; diversion to cigarettes risks reclassification
• Quota aggregates with other note 5 subheadings; monitor total entries