Threshed Dark Fire-Cured Virginia Snuff Tobacco from Japan
Dark Virginia fire-cured tobacco, partly stripped and threshed, destined for dry snuff formulations with intense smoky profile. This unmanufactured form is classified under 2401.20.83.50 for its non-cigarette application.
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
• Source from quota-eligible countries like Brazil (80,200 MT limit); document export date for legacy provisions
• Test for glycerol/molasses; presence could reclassify toward water pipe tobacco exclusions
• Use NAICS codes for snuff manufacturers on entry docs to support non-cigarette claim