Light Air-Cured Maryland Tobacco Leaf from Japan
Partly stemmed Maryland-type light air-cured tobacco leaf, not threshed, free of wrapper tobacco. This variety offers a smooth, sweet profile for blending in premium cigarettes. It qualifies for HTS 2401.20.35.40 as other flue-cured or light air-cured leaf.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use pre-export documentation proving export before Sept 13, 1995 for legacy quota eligibility if applicable
• Avoid bulk packaging resembling retail to stay in unmanufactured category
• Test for glycerol or flavorings to confirm not reclassified as water pipe tobacco under 2403.11