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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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