Flue-Cured Virginia Stemmed Tobacco from Japan
Flue-cured Virginia tobacco that has been partly stemmed but not threshed, consisting of bright leaf tobacco with stems partially removed. It falls under HTS 2401.20.57 as unmanufactured tobacco, partly stemmed, not threshed, and not containing wrapper tobacco or over 35% wrapper. This type is commonly used in cigarette blending.
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
• Verify origin country against U.S
• Note quotas (e.g
• Brazil 80,200 MT) to avoid over-quota duties
• Provide documentation certifying no wrapper tobacco content over 35% and stemming process details
• Ensure proper storage to prevent mold; declare exact moisture content on entry