Maryland Tobacco for Hand-Rolled Cigarettes from Japan
Threshed and stemmed Maryland tobacco prepared for marketing to consumers making hand-rolled cigarettes, per U.S. Note 5(e), entered under 2401.20.85.30 quota. Remains unmanufactured despite end-use designation. Allows direct retail packaging without alteration.
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
• Declare per Note 5(e) for hand-rolled end-use to avoid cigarette subheadings; ensure retail-ready packaging
• Quota aggregation across countries; FDA tobacco regs may apply post-entry