Bright Flue-Cured Oriental Tobacco Leaf from Japan
Oriental-style flue-cured tobacco produces small, aromatic leaves cured via flue method, partly stemmed, not threshed, and free of wrapper content. Classified under HTS 2401.20.35.10 for its flue-cured processing in the light air-cured leaf group.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Obtain certificates of origin specifying flue-curing to qualify for country-specific quotas like Philippines (3,000 MT)
• Avoid bulk packaging over retail intent; ensure documentation shows unmanufactured state per chapter notes