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Dark Air-Cired Stemmed Tobacco from Japan

Dark air-cured tobacco like Kentucky or Tennessee varieties, partly stemmed, not threshed, for chewing or pipe tobacco. Under 2401.20.57 as other unmanufactured, low wrapper content. High in nicotine, often used in snuff production.

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

Use exact HTS for non-wrapper; misclassification as 2401.20.33 incurs higher duties

Provide lab tests for wrapper percentage if disputed at entry

Comply with TTB labeling for potential alcohol/tobacco overlap products