Threshed Maryland Tobacco for Hand-Rolled Tobacco from Japan
High-quality threshed Maryland tobacco, stemmed for use in hand-rolled tobacco products excluding cigarettes, such as bidis or fine-cut RYO. Processed to preserve its delicate aroma for specialty smoking. Classified in 2401.20.83.30 as other threshed tobacco for non-cigarette uses.
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
• Certify non-cigarette end-use with buyer contracts to prevent duty re-assessment
• Monitor September 13-12 quota periods; pre-1995 exports may qualify for special treatment
• Exclude Canada/Israel/Mexico origins from quota calculations per U.S. notes