Heavy Virginia Fire-Cured Tobacco for Blending from Japan
Robust Virginia fire-cured tobacco strips, partly or wholly stemmed but not threshed, designed for heavy-bodied cigarette blends. HTS 2401.20.57.20 applies to this unmanufactured form, Virginia fire-cured type, free of wrapper tobacco. Sourced from quota countries like Brazil for U.S. 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
• Use FDA tobacco documentation if applicable; ensure no pesticide residues exceed limits
• Pre-1995 exported stock may qualify for special rates per U.S
• Note (d)
• Separate stems properly; mixed lots risk reclassification as refuse