Turkish Samsun Threshed Leaf for Roll-Your-Own from Japan
Threshed Turkish Samsun tobacco, partly stemmed for use in roll-your-own (RYO) non-cigarette products like bidis or shisha bases, HTS 2401.20.83. Aromatic variety for specialty blends.
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
• Clarify RYO as non-cigarette via end-use statements
• Check post-1995 export rules for legacy quota eligibility
• Maintain threshing certificates for processing proof