Whole Leaf Blackfat Stripped Tobacco from Japan
Unthreshed whole leaves of blackfat tobacco, stripped of stems, imported in bulk for chewing tobacco production. HTS 2401.20.57.30 applies as partly stripped, non-wrapper tobacco specifically identified as blackfat within unmanufactured categories. Its dark, fatty leaves provide bold flavor profiles.
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 country-specific quota clearance from USTR before shipment to avoid duty penalties
• Test for glycerol or flavor additives; presence could shift to water pipe tobacco exclusion
• Use ISF filing early; tobacco subject to enhanced scrutiny under agricultural import rules