2401.20.57.40/Rustica Stemmed Tobacco/Japan

Rustica Stemmed Tobacco from Japan

Nicotiana rustica variety tobacco, partly stemmed and unthreshed, fits HTS 2401.20.57.40 for other tobacco refuse-free unmanufactured leaf. High nicotine content used in niche 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%

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Import Tips

• Ensure no tobacco refuse mixed in, as that has separate refuse headings

• Use FTZ entries carefully; may not qualify as 'direct import' for pre-1995 quotas

• Provide end-use statements if for hand-rolled cigarette prep