Kentucky Dark Air-Cured Burley-Type Tobacco Leaves from Japan
Unstripped burley-style leaves from Kentucky, dark air-cured for deep flavor in snuff and plug chewing tobacco. HTS 2401.10.95.15 applies as it matches the dark-air cured Kentucky specification, unstemmed with minimal wrapper. Ideal for artisanal tobacco blenders.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'dark air-cured Kentucky-Tennessee' with moisture content details to match official description
• Consult USTR regulations for quota proration if from specified countries like Brazil or Zimbabwe; over-quota incurs general rates