Flue and Sun-Cured Virginia Tobacco Blend Strips from Japan
Mixed flue and sun-cured Virginia tobacco, threshed and stripped for multi-purpose blending. Falls under HTS 2401.20.85.55 when predominantly Virginia sun-cured and entered per U.S. Note 5. Imported for premium pipe and RYO tobacco products.
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
• Lab testing required to confirm Virginia sun-cured dominance for this specific subheading
• Avoid Chapter 98 duty claims which disqualify from Note 5 benefits