Tennessee Burley-Type Dark-Air Cured Tobacco from Japan
Threshed Burley-style dark-air cured tobacco grown in Tennessee, partly stripped for use in chewing and snuff production. Fits HTS 2401.20.85.40 as dark-air cured from the specified regions, entered per quota note. Offers nutty, full-bodied flavor for traditional American blends.
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
• Provide lab analysis for curing method verification; track country-specific quotas (e.g
• 12,000 MT Zimbabwe)
• Ensure not 'prepared for retail' to avoid chapter 24 heading 2404
• Separate from cigarette tobacco per Note 5(e)