Fire-Cured Kentucky Tobacco for Snuff Production from Japan
Partly stemmed fire-cured tobacco from Kentucky, threshed for processing into dry snuff, classified HTS 2401.20.83 as unmanufactured tobacco for non-cigarette products. Distinct aroma suits snuff blending.
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
• Submit manufacturer letters confirming snuff end-use to prevent cigarette miscoding
• Consult U.S
• Trade Rep regulations for quantitative limits by origin
• Ensure no retail packaging to stay in unmanufactured category