Virginia Sun-Cured Flue-Cured Tobacco Leaves from Japan
Unmanufactured Virginia sun-cured tobacco leaves, partly stemmed but not threshed, with no wrapper tobacco content. This specific type undergoes sun-curing after flue-curing processes, fitting HTS 2401.20.57.25 due to its Virginia variety and processing state. Primarily used in pipe tobacco blends and some cigarette fillers.
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
• Verify origin country against U.S
• Note quotas (e.g
• Brazil 80,200 MT) to avoid over-quota duties; provide export certification
• Ensure documentation proves 'partly stemmed, not threshed' status and Virginia sun-cured type to prevent reclassification