Bright Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Bale from Japan
Bright-colored Virginia sun-cured tobacco in bales, stripped but unthreshed, without wrapper tobacco. Classified under HTS 2401.20.57.25 for its specific curing method combining sun exposure with Virginia genetics. Ideal for blending in premium pipe tobaccos.
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 USDA grading certificates to confirm 'Virginia sun-cured' and avoid disputes over variety classification
• Track aggregate quota entries (e.g
• 44 MT for UK) from Sept 13 to Sept 12 annually