Fire-Cured Unstemmed Tobacco Leaves from Japan
Ky. fire-cured unstemmed leaves, smoky flavor for pipe or chewing blends, unprocessed except basic curing. HTS 2401.10.95 for 'other' unstemmed tobacco without high wrapper content.
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
• Provide lab analysis for nicotine/curing type to support classification
• Quota check for origins like Philippines (3,000 MT)