Processed Virginia Sun-Cured Oriental Tobacco from Japan
Oriental-style Virginia tobacco sun-cured, threshed and stripped for aromatic blends. Under 2401.20.87.55 for other Virginia sun-cured types post-threshing. Used in hookah or specialty cigarette mixtures.
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
• Differentiate from water pipe tobacco (2403.11.00) by glycerol absence in documentation
• Use pre-1995 export proofs for legacy lower duties per U.S
• Note (d)
• Monitor for reclassification if blended beyond 'threshed or similarly processed'