Fire-Cured Tennessee Snuff Tobacco Leaves from Japan
Unstripped fire-cured leaves from Tennessee, prized for dry and moist snuff due to intense smoky flavor. Classified in 2401.10.95.10 as qualifying unmanufactured Kentucky-Tennessee fire-cured tobacco without wrapper excess. Supplied whole for processing into consumer snuff.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use phytosanitary certificates to prove no treatment beyond curing, maintaining unmanufactured status
• Monitor annual quota periods (Sept 13-Sept 12) for eligible countries
• Document intended use as non-cigarette tobacco to align with U.S. note (e) definitions