Processed Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Strips for Pipe Blend from Japan
Threshed Virginia sun-cured tobacco strips, partly stemmed, prepared for pipe tobacco blending excluding cigarette use. This product is specifically under 2401.20.83.55 due to its processing level and end-use restriction as defined in US notes.
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
• Declare exact moisture content and processing to avoid disputes; exclude Canadian/Israeli/Mexican origins from quota calculations per US Note 5(b)
• Use FTZ cautiously for quota compliance