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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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