Stemmed Blackfat Tobacco for Pipe Blends from Japan
Stemmed blackfat tobacco is a dark-fired variety processed by threshing, ideal for blending into aromatic pipe tobaccos rather than cigarettes. Classified under HTS 2401.20.83.60 due to its partial stemming, threshing, and specific designation for non-cigarette applications. Imported loose for tobacco blenders.
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
• Include end-user declarations from buyers confirming non-cigarette use to support classification
• Check aggregate quota limits for origin (e.g
• 80,200 MT for Brazil) before shipping large volumes
• Label bales clearly as 'Blackfat - Threshed for Pipe Tobacco' to aid Customs inspection