Flue-Cured Virginia Unstemmed Tobacco Leaves from Japan
Whole, unstemmed leaves of flue-cured Virginia tobacco, not stripped or processed beyond threshing, used primarily for cigarette blending. This falls under HTS 2401.10.95 as unmanufactured tobacco not stemmed/stripped, without wrapper tobacco or exceeding 35% wrapper content, classified as 'other' beyond specific types. It is imported in bales for further processing in the US.
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
• Verify origin country quotas under U.S
• Note 2(a) as HTS 2401.10.95 may apply to limited quantities from Brazil (80,200 MT) or Argentina (10,750 MT)
• Provide documentation certifying not stemmed/stripped and wrapper content under 35% to avoid reclassification