Dark Air-Cured Tobacco Stems for Chewing from Japan
Threshed dark air-cured tobacco, partly or wholly stemmed, processed for use in chewing tobacco products, classified in HTS 2401.20.83 as it's destined for non-cigarette applications. Meets chapter definitions for unmanufactured, threshed tobacco refuse.
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
• Include end-user certifications to confirm chewing tobacco application
• Avoid quota subheadings unless from listed countries with available limits
• Document threshing process to distinguish from fully manufactured forms