Stemmed Maryland Bright Tobacco from Japan
Maryland bright tobacco is air-cured, partly stemmed, and threshed for pipe tobacco and cigarette filler blends. Classified in 2401.20.87.30 due to its threshed processing and specific Maryland varietal characteristics, distinguishing it from flue-cured types. This unmanufactured form requires no further stemming.
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
• Include botanical certification specifying Maryland type to prevent misclassification as generic 'other' tobacco
• Ensure processing level is only 'threshed' – any additional treatment like flavoring shifts to heading 2403
• Check for Chapter 98 sample exemptions if importing small quantities for testing