Bright Virginia Fire-Cured Leaf Tobacco from Japan
Premium bright-colored Virginia fire-cured leaves, unstemmed and threshed minimally, imparting sweet-smoky notes from controlled fire curing. HTS 2401.10.95.20 covers this as unmanufactured Virginia fire-cured tobacco, excluding high wrapper content. Used in premium cigarette blends and export reprocessing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Chapter 98 allows duty-free entry for certain samples; declare if applicable to reduce costs
• Ensure leaves are not over 35% wrapper to stay in this subheading; test blends if mixed