Dark Air-Cured Unstemmed Tobacco from Japan
Dark-fired or air-cured unstemmed tobacco leaves for chewing tobacco or snuff production. Falls under 2401.10.95 as unmanufactured 'other' not stripped, no wrapper over 35%. Baled for industrial processing.
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
• Certify for non-cigarette use per U.S
• Note 2(e) to qualify under certain provisions
• Inspect for mold; contaminated lots reclassified as refuse
• Use FTZ for processing to defer duties until manufactured