Oriental Basma Light Air-Cured Tobacco from Japan
Unstemmed Oriental Basma variety, light air-cured, with minimal wrapper tobacco. Aromatic sun-cured type used in Turkish and American cigarettes. HTS 2401.10.65 covers this as other light air-cured leaf.
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
• Obtain chemical analysis showing nicotine levels typical for Oriental types
• Separate from dark air-cured to avoid 2401.30; document air-curing process
• Track September 13-12 quota periods strictly for non-Canada/Israel/Mexico origins