Fire-Cured Stemmed Tobacco from Japan
Fire-cured tobacco from regions like Virginia, partly stemmed without threshing, imparting smoky flavor for pipe blends. HTS 2401.20.57 applies to this other category of unmanufactured tobacco not exceeding wrapper limits. Imported in bales for U.S. processors.
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
• Aggregate annual quotas from Sept 13 to Sept 12; track entries to avoid exceeding
• Declare as 'not for cigarettes' if applicable per U.S. note (e)
• Ensure ventilated containers to maintain quality during ocean freight