Turkish Basma Light Air-Cured Leaf from Japan
Basma variety Turkish tobacco, light air-cured unstripped leaves, under 35% wrapper, essential for American blend cigarettes. Delivers sweet, spicy aroma. HTS 2401.10.65.90 for other such light air-cured types.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Track 'Other countries' 3,000 MT quota; provide pre-1995 export docs for legacy rates
• Ensure no retail packaging per U.S
• Note on consumer-ready form
• Avoid declaring as stemmed, leading to 2401.20 reclassification