2401.20.57.30/Whole Leaf Blackfat Stripped Tobacco/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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