Kentucky Dark-Air Cured Twist Tobacco Base from Japan
Unthreshed, stemmed Kentucky tobacco cured dark-air style, base for twist chewing tobacco. Precisely HTS 2401.20.57.15 due to type, region, and processing level. Used by U.S. chew producers.
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
• Classify accurately to leverage lower duties vs. fully manufactured chew
• Test for glycerol or flavorings that could reclassify as water pipe tobacco