Threshed European Community Bright Tobacco from Japan
Bright flue-cured tobacco from EC countries (e.g., Italy), threshed and stripped for export blends, pursuant to aggregate Note 5 quota. Processed to remove lamina defects. HTS 2401.20.85 for quota-eligible threshed unmanufactured 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
• EC aggregate quota 9,956 MT covers multiple countries; track total entries
• Specify EC member origin (e.g
• Greece) for quota apportionment if required
• Avoid warehouse withdrawals counting against quota unless direct import