Maryland-Type Air-Cured Tobacco Leaf from Japan
Light air-cured Maryland-type tobacco partly stemmed, unthreshed, and wrapper-free or low-wrapper. HTS 2401.20.35.30 covers this specific variety in the flue-cured/light air-cured group. Popular for export blending markets.
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
• Pre-1995 export documentation allows quota bypass per US note
• Segregate Maryland from other varieties in shipments
• Comply with TTB labeling for tobacco products