Premium Virginia Sun-Cured Stripped Leaves from Japan
High-grade stripped Virginia sun-cured tobacco leaves, not threshed, under 35% wrapper. Classified in HTS 2401.20.57.25 for its unmanufactured state and specific curing. Sought after for specialty pipe and RYO blends.
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
• Obtain commercial invoice detailing moisture content and curing method for CBP review
• For pre-1995 exports, claim special duty under US note (d) with origin docs