Oriental Unstemmed Tobacco Leaves from Japan
Sun-cured Oriental (Turkish-style) unstemmed tobacco leaves, low-nicotine variety for aromatic cigarette blends. HTS 2401.10.95 applies as unmanufactured, not stemmed, 'other' category excluding wrapper-dominant types. Imported whole-leaf for blending.
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
• Document varietal type (e.g
• Samsun Oriental) and confirm no stripping to stay in 2401.10
• Adhere to U.S
• Note 2(d) for pre-1995 export eligibility from quota countries
• Avoid bulk mixing with stems, risking shift to tobacco refuse 2401.30