Stemmed Blackfat Tobacco for Pipe Blends from Japan
Stemmed blackfat tobacco leaves, unthreshed, sourced from high-nicotine varietals for blending into aromatic pipe tobaccos. Classified in 2401.20.57.30 due to partial stemming, lack of wrapper tobacco, and specific blackfat designation in the tobacco refuse hierarchy. It's valued for its slow burn and strength in custom blends.
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
• Document end-use as non-cigarette to stay in quota-eligible subheadings; cigarette intent reclassifies
• Ensure no threshing processing; CBP inspections confirm 'not threshed' status
• Label bales clearly with variety and moisture content to meet agricultural entry standards