Dark Virginia Fire-Cured Tobacco Bale from Japan
Dark-fired Virginia tobacco leaves, unstemmed and bundled in bales, cured over low-burning hardwood fires for a bold, earthy profile. Falls under HTS 2401.10.95.20 as other Virginia fire-cured, not stemmed, without wrapper dominance. Ideal for blending in aromatic pipe tobaccos and roll-your-own products.
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
• Aggregate imports under this HTS are quota-limited by country; track annual limits from Sept 13 to Sept 12
• Include detailed curing process documentation to distinguish from flue-cured types
• Avoid common pitfall of loose packaging which may trigger refuse classification under 2401.30