Oriental Stemmed Tobacco from Japan
Sun-cured Oriental tobacco partly stemmed, not threshed, under HTS 2401.20.57.40 as other unmanufactured tobacco without significant wrapper. This aromatic variety is prized for blending in Turkish-style cigarettes.
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 exact stemming percentage and confirm <35% wrapper via independent assay
• Pre-1995 export documentation may allow quota eligibility per U.S
• Note 5(d)
• Separate entries for Canada/Mexico products as they bypass quotas