Flue-Cured Virginia Tobacco Leaf from Japan
Unstemmed flue-cured Virginia tobacco leaves, light air-cured, not containing wrapper tobacco or over 35% wrapper, processed only by threshing. Classified under HTS 2401.10.63.90 as 'other' flue-cured leaf entered pursuant to U.S. Note 5 quota provisions for countries like Brazil or Zimbabwe. Used primarily for blending in cigarettes.
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
• Verify origin country quota availability under U.S
• Note 5 before shipment; provide export certification from origin dated pre-1995 if applicable
• Include lab analysis confirming no wrapper tobacco over 35%
• Track aggregate annual imports to avoid over-quota duties