Philippine Blackfat Threshed Tobacco Bale from Japan
Blackfat variety tobacco from the Philippines, processed by threshing after stemming, baled for bulk import. HTS 2401.20.85.60 covers this under U.S. Note 5 provisions for quota-entered blackfat, used mainly in snuff and plug chewing tobacco.
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
• Small 3,000 MT quota for Philippines; plan entries early in the Sept 13-12 cycle
• Bales must not be consumer-ready packaged to stay in unmanufactured category
• Direct import required; FTZ or warehouse entries may not qualify for quota