Dark-Air Cured Kentucky Fire-Cured Tobacco from Japan
This is a premium dark-air cured tobacco variety grown in Kentucky, partly or wholly stemmed and threshed for processing. It falls under HTS 2401.20.85.40 as dark-air cured Kentucky and Tennessee tobacco entered pursuant to Additional U.S. Note 5 quota provisions. Known for its robust flavor used in pipe blends and chewing tobacco.
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
• Verify origin eligibility under Additional U.S
• Note 5 quotas (e.g
• Brazil, Zimbabwe); provide export documentation pre-Sept 13, 1995 if applicable
• Ensure accurate stemming/threshing declaration to avoid reclassification
• Track aggregate annual imports to stay within country-specific limits