Maryland Threshed Tobacco Leaves from Japan
Threshed Maryland-type tobacco leaves, partly stemmed and stripped, processed for use in pipe tobacco blends or roll-your-own products excluding cigarettes. This variety is known for its light, air-cured flavor suitable for non-cigarette applications. Classified under 2401.20.83.30 as unmanufactured tobacco intended for products other than cigarettes.
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 quota limits under U.S
• Note 5; Maryland tobacco from non-quota countries may face restrictions
• Provide documentation certifying use in non-cigarette products like pipe tobacco to avoid reclassification
• Ensure proper stemming/stripping processing records; unprocessed leaves fall under different subheadings