Turkish Yenidje Cigarette Leaf from Japan
Turkish Yenidje cigarette leaf, an aromatic Oriental type, is partly stemmed and unthreshed, destined for cigarette production. Classified in HTS 2401.20.23.00 for its cigarette-specific use and low wrapper content.
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
• No specific Turkey quota—falls under 'Other' 3,000 MT; monitor cumulative imports
• Lab analysis for glycerol/molasses absence to avoid 2403 confusion
• Use NAICS-aligned invoices specifying 'cigarette leaf' for smooth CBP review