Virginia Fire-Cured Whole Leaf for Pipe Blends from Japan
Unprocessed whole leaves of Virginia fire-cured tobacco, not stemmed, selected for pipe tobacco production due to rich flavor from fire exposure. Precisely matches HTS 2401.10.95.20 for other Virginia fire-cured unmanufactured tobacco. Not suitable for wrappers given content limits.
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
• Pre-register with USTR for quota allocations if exceeding historical volumes
• Document fire-curing specifics to differentiate from sun-cured or air-cured varieties