Unstemmed Brazilian Blackfat Tobacco from Japan
Premium unstemmed blackfat from Brazil, threshed but not stripped, prized for export blends. Fits HTS 2401.10.95.30 as non-wrapper blackfat 'other'. High volume subject to 80,200 MT annual quota.
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 Brazil quota allocation; early-season imports critical
• Include origin certificates excluding Canada/Mexico/Israel per quota note exclusions
• Test for glycerol/molasses absence to avoid 2403.11 water pipe misclassification