Threshed Tennessee Fire-Cured Dark Tobacco from Japan
Threshed and partly stripped dark fire-cured tobacco from Tennessee, used primarily in snuff and chewing tobacco formulations. It fits HTS 2401.20.83.35 as fire-cured Kentucky-Tennessee type, processed but unmanufactured, destined for non-cigarette products.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include lab analysis or supplier affidavits confirming fire-curing process and regional origin to prevent disputes
• Monitor U.S. quantitative restrictions; excess imports may face higher duties or denial under specified subheadings
• Label shipments clearly as 'for non-cigarette use' with buyer end-use statements to comply with chapter notes