Blackfat Tobacco for Snuff Production from Japan
Partly stemmed blackfat leaves, not threshed, destined for ground snuff tobaccos due to high nicotine potency. Fits 2401.20.57.30 as unmanufactured, non-wrapper blackfat in the stripped but unprocessed category. Commonly fermented before final snuff processing.
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
• Declare intended use accurately; snuff vs cigarette changes quota subheading eligibility
• Monitor annual quota periods (Sep 13-Sep 12) for origin countries like Brazil (80,200 MT)
• Comply with TTB labeling previews if pre-packaged for consumer markets