Bright Virginia Fire-Cured Processed Tobacco from Japan
Bright variety Virginia fire-cured tobacco, threshed and similarly processed for uniformity in leaf size and moisture, destined for export blending markets. It matches HTS 2401.20.87.50 as 'other' threshed Virginia fire-cured tobacco, unmanufactured and not retail-ready.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use chapter 98 for duty-free samples but exclude from quota subheadings per U.S
• Note
• Avoid bulk retail packaging; U.S
• Note defines 'prepared for consumer' strictly
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates to clear FDA/USDA tobacco import requirements