Rustica Unstemmed Tobacco Whole Leaves from Japan
Nicotiana rustica variety unstemmed leaves, low wrapper, for specialty blends. HTS 2401.10.95.60 covers this as other unstripped unmanufactured tobacco.
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
• Test for glycerol or flavors excluding from related subheadings
• Use precise variety naming in manifests
• Separate from stemmed lots to avoid commingling penalties