2401.20.23.00/Greek Izmir Cigarette Leaf/Japan

Greek Izmir Cigarette Leaf from Japan

Greek Izmir cigarette leaf is an Oriental tobacco type, partly or wholly stemmed/stripped but unthreshed, prized for its spicy aroma in American blend cigarettes. Classified under HTS 2401.20.23.00 due to its specific use as cigarette leaf without wrapper tobacco dominance.

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%

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Import Tips

• Check aggregate EU quota (9,956 MT annually); imports count toward limit from Sept 13 to Sept 12

• Document as 'cigarette leaf' with affidavits on non-wrapper content; CBP often audits Oriental claims

• Avoid bulk packaging pitfalls—label clearly for 'use in cigarettes' to prevent 2404 reclassification