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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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