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2401.20.85.30/Air-Cured Maryland Threshed Leaf/Japan

Air-Cured Maryland Threshed Leaf from Japan

Air-cured Maryland tobacco processed by stripping stems and threshing, imported under Note 5 from Zimbabwe (12,000 MT quota). 2401.20.85.30 designation reflects its 'other' status among threshed tobaccos. Provides mild flavor for hand-rolled cigarette production.

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%
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Import Tips

• Document curing method (air-cured) in invoices; quota excludes pre-1995 legacy exceptions

• Test humidity levels (12-15%) to confirm unmanufactured status; separate stems if any remain

Air-Cured Maryland Threshed Leaf from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2401.20.85.30