Bulk Virginia Sun-Cured Stemmed Tobacco Flue Type from Japan
Partly stemmed and threshed bulk Virginia sun-cured flue-type tobacco for industrial blending in chew or snuff, not cigarettes. HTS 2401.20.83.55 applies for its unmanufactured status, processing, and Virginia sun-cured variety.
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 variety via USDA-equivalent lab tests; adhere to USTR quota regulations
• Document as bulk to prevent retail misclassification