Processed Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco for Snuff from Japan
Threshed Virginia sun-cured tobacco strips, partly stripped, imported for dry snuff manufacturing. HTS 2401.20.85.55 applies to this quota-entered, unmanufactured sun-cured type that is threshed but not yet fully manufactured. Meets U.S. Note 5 criteria for specified origins.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare intended end-use as non-cigarette to support classification; monitor annual quota balance via USTR
• Use ISF filings early due to agricultural inspection requirements