Flue-Cured Bright Leaf Tobacco (Brazilian) from Japan
Partly stripped flue-cured bright leaf tobacco from Brazil, not threshed, compliant with the 80,200 MT quota under Additional U.S. Note 5. Known for its high sugar content and mild flavor, it's a staple for American blend cigarettes. Classified in 2401.20.33.10 due to flue-curing, stemming, and quota entry provisions.
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
• Include bill of lading and origin docs confirming Brazilian source and flue-curing; Brazil has the largest quota allocation
• Test for wrapper content (<35%) via lab analysis to prevent misclassification and quota denial
• Monitor USTR regulations for quota proration if total entries approach limits