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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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