Bulk Blackfat Leaf for Blending from Japan
Partly stripped blackfat leaves in bulk bales, not threshed, for custom tobacco blending operations. HTS 2401.20.57.30 captures this as other non-wrapper blackfat unmanufactured tobacco. Essential for strong base in multi-varietal 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
• Separate shipments by quota country to maximize allowance utilization
• Avoid Canada/Israel/Mexico origins in quota calcs per US note exclusions
• Prepare for residue inspections; blackfat's oiliness flags contamination risks