Yaka Oriental Threshed Tobacco from Japan
Yaka type Oriental tobacco, threshed and partly stripped, originating from Turkish regions for blending. Classified in 2401.20.75.00 as other threshed Turkish-type unmanufactured tobacco. Delivers sweet, floral aromas.
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 phytosanitary certificates to prove threshed state and pest-free status
• Track annual quota periods (Sept 13-Sept 12) for origin-specific limits
• Separate from stemmed but unthreshed lots to maintain subheading accuracy