Premium Flue-Cured Virginia Stemmed Tobacco from Japan
Premium flue-cured Virginia leaf tobacco, wholly stemmed and threshed, classified in HTS 2401.20.85.10 under U.S. Note 5 quotas. Ideal for high-end cigarette blends. Threshing ensures even processing without manufacturing.
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
• Hybrid Burley? Confirm flue-curing dominance to stay in this code
• USTR regs may adjust quotas—check latest before large shipments
• Chapter 98 samples don't count toward quotas but need separate entry