Processed Maryland Type 32 Tobacco from Japan
Type 32 Maryland tobacco that is wholly stemmed, threshed, and similarly processed, described in U.S. Note 5 and entered accordingly within quotas. HTS 2401.20.85.30 captures this light air-cured variety's specific classification post-processing. Primarily for American blend cigarettes.
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
• Use licensed customs broker familiar with tobacco quotas; file entries before Sep 12 cutoff
• Include lab analysis for foreign matter (<2%) to prevent refuse reclassification; track cumulative imports