Laminated Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Leaves from Japan
Unstemmed laminated sheets of Virginia sun-cured tobacco, lightly pressed for handling, retaining natural leaf form. Classified under HTS 2401.10.95.25 as unmanufactured Virginia sun-cured without wrapper. Used in specialty rolling tobaccos.
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
• Declare exact moisture content (typically 12-18%) as it affects weight-based duties
• Avoid plastic packaging that could imply 'retail ready' under U.S
• Note 4
• Partner with licensed customs brokers experienced in tobacco quotas