Flue-Cured Virginia Tobacco Leaf from Japan
Unmanufactured flue-cured Virginia tobacco leaf, partly stemmed but not threshed, containing less than 35% wrapper tobacco. This light air-cured tobacco is primarily used in cigarette blending due to its bright color and mild flavor. It falls under HTS 2401.20.35 as other flue-cured leaf not meeting higher quota or wrapper thresholds.
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
• Verify country of origin quotas under U.S
• Note 2 to avoid excess duty rates; provide certification of flue-curing method and stem/strip status
• Ensure no wrapper tobacco exceeds 35% to prevent reclassification