Tennessee Light Air-Cured Tobacco Bale from Japan
Not stemmed/stripped Tennessee light air-cured tobacco leaf, flue-cured variant with under 35% wrappers. Used primarily for cigarette filler blends. Falls under 'other' in HTS 2401.10.65.
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
• Weigh and report in metric tons to align with quota measurements
• Avoid bulk packaging that implies retail; must not be 'prepared for marketing to ultimate consumer'
• Pre-1995 export docs may qualify for special rates per U.S
• Note 2(d)