Maryland Light Air-Cured Tobacco from Japan
Unstemmed Maryland-type tobacco, light air-cured, low wrapper percentage, used in mild cigarette blends for its neutral taste. Not flue-cured or burley subtype. Fits HTS 2401.10.65.90 as residual other light air-cured unmanufactured tobacco.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Confirm no stemming via inspection; use USTR regulations for quota tracking
• Declare exact subtype to avoid default to general 'other' higher duties