2401.20.33.10/Flue-Cured Virginia Tobacco Leaf (Argentine Origin)/Japan

Flue-Cured Virginia Tobacco Leaf (Argentine Origin) from Japan

Unmanufactured flue-cured Virginia tobacco leaves, partly stemmed but not threshed, imported from Argentina within the quota limits of Additional U.S. Note 5. This light air-cured tobacco is used primarily for blending in cigarettes and has a bright yellow to orange color due to the flue-curing process. It falls under HTS 2401.20.33.10 as flue-cured leaf entered pursuant to quota provisions, excluding wrapper tobacco.

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 certificate from Argentina to qualify under the 10,750 MT annual quota in Additional U.S

• Note 5; exceedance triggers higher rates

• Provide documentation proving flue-curing method and stemming status; not threshed or over 35% wrapper to avoid reclassification

• Avoid warehouse withdrawal timing issues—entries must align with September 13 to September 12 quota period