Philippines Flue-Cured Stripped Tobacco from Japan
Wholly stripped flue-cured leaf from the Philippines, unthreshed, light air-cured type without excess wrapper. Classified in HTS 2401.20.33 under Note 5 quota of 3,000 MT for Philippine tobacco imports.
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%
Import Tips
• Entries from Sept 13 to Sept 12 count toward quota; plan shipments accordingly
• Direct import from origin required for pre-1995 export claims
• Segregate from other quota subheadings to prevent misallocation