Flue-Cured Oriental Tobacco Leaf from Philippines from Japan
Unstemmed flue-cured oriental-type light air-cured leaf from Philippines, minimal processing, no wrapper dominance. Classified in HTS 2401.10.63 under Note 5's 3,000 MT quota for Philippine tobacco.
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
• Philippines quota is tight at 3,000 MT—pre-apply for allocation; verify not stemmed
• Avoid bulk packaging pitfalls by noting retail intent if applicable