Heavy Virginia Fire-Cured Threshed Tobacco Leaf from Japan
Heavy-bodied Virginia fire-cured tobacco leaves, threshed for removal of stems, used in premium snuff and chewing products. Fits HTS 2401.20.87.50 precisely as processed Virginia fire-cured, not further manufactured.
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
• Pre-1995 exported tobacco eligible for quota rates with direct import proof
• Classify hand-rolled cigarette prep tobacco carefully per U.S
• Note (e)
• Bulk import only; retail packs trigger consumer-prepared subheadings