Flue-Cured Virginia Threshed Tobacco from Japan
Flue-cured tobacco leaves that have been partly stemmed, threshed, and processed to remove stems and debris, classified under HTS 2401.20.87.10 due to its flue-curing method and threshed state. This bright yellow tobacco is primarily used in American blend cigarettes. It meets the 'other' category for threshed flue-cured tobacco not subject to quota limitations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify flue-curing process documentation to confirm classification; check USTR quota regulations as this subheading may exceed aggregate limits for non-quota countries; obtain phytosanitary certificates to avoid pest-related detentions