Stemmed Virginia Fire-Cured Pipe Tobacco Base from Japan
Wholly stemmed Virginia fire-cured tobacco, threshed for pipe tobacco manufacturing, known for its robust, campfire-like aroma. Falls under HTS 2401.20.83.50 as unmanufactured, processed tobacco specified for non-cigarette products.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include end-user letters specifying pipe tobacco production to differentiate from cigarette tobacco
• Aggregate imports with other 2401 subheadings; exceeding country limits triggers over-quota duties
• Avoid bulk packaging over 500kg; smaller lots help prove 'not for cigarettes' intent