Tennessee Thick-Joint Fire-Cured Leaf from Japan
Thick-joint fire-cured tobacco leaf from Tennessee, partly stripped, for snuff production. Meets HTS 2401.20.57.10 criteria for fire-cured KY-TN unmanufactured tobacco.
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
• Use tamper-evident seals on bales for traceability
• File under correct period (Sep 13-Sep 12) for quota calculations