2401.20.31.30/Maryland Flue-Cured Maryland Tobacco Leaf/Japan

Maryland Flue-Cured Maryland Tobacco Leaf from Japan

Unmanufactured Maryland tobacco leaf, partly stemmed, flue-cured, and light air-cured, intended for use in pipe tobacco or chewing tobacco products rather than cigarettes. This variety is classified under HTS 2401.20.31.30 due to its specific Maryland type, lack of wrapper tobacco, and non-cigarette end use as per chapter notes. It is imported in bales for further processing.

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

• Verify origin compliance with US Note quotas for non-Canada/Israel/Mexico sources; provide documentation proving non-cigarette end use per US Note (e)

• Ensure phytosanitary certificates to avoid agricultural inspections