Tennessee Air-Cured Twist Chewing Tobacco Leaf from Japan
Threshed dark air-cured leaf tobacco from Tennessee farms, prepared for traditional twist chewing tobacco production. Falls under HTS 2401.20.83.40 as it meets the criteria for regional dark air-curing, partial stemming, threshing, and non-cigarette end use. Provides the fermented, sweet profile essential for chewing 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
• Declare precise moisture content (typically 20-25%) as it affects classification and duty assessment
• Separate from cigarette tobacco shipments to avoid commingling and reclassification risks
• Comply with TTB labeling if any repackaging occurs post-import