Tennessee Rusty-Coated Dark Tobacco Leaves from Japan
Partly stemmed, unthreshed dark-air cured tobacco from Tennessee with characteristic rusty coating, used in strong chewing tobaccos. This HTS 2401.20.57.15 classification reflects its specific regional and curing attributes without excess wrapper. Imported for domestic snuff manufacturers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Prepare for USTR quota regulations; consult current limits for non-FTA countries
• Label bales clearly with curing and origin details to expedite CBP review
• Exclude Canadian/Israeli/Mexican products from quota calculations per U.S. notes