Flue-Cured Virginia Bright Leaf Tobacco from Japan
Unmanufactured flue-cured Virginia bright leaf tobacco, not stemmed or stripped, with less than 35% wrapper tobacco content. This light air-cured variety is processed through flue-curing to develop its characteristic bright color and sweet flavor, ideal for blending in cigarettes. Classified under HTS 2401.10.65 as 'other' flue-cured leaf not meeting specific quota subheadings.
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
• Verify origin country against U.S
• Note quotas (e.g
• Brazil 80,200 MT); exceedance shifts to higher duty rates
• Provide lab certification confirming flue-cured type, moisture content under 20%, and wrapper tobacco below 35%
• Avoid misclassification as stemmed tobacco (2401.20); inspect for any stripping which changes heading