Virginia Sun-Cured Flue-Cured Tobacco Strips from Japan
Partially stemmed and threshed Virginia sun-cured tobacco strips, processed for use in cigarette blending. This unmanufactured tobacco falls under HTS 2401.20.87.55 due to its specific Virginia sun-curing method and threshed/stripped condition. It is imported in bulk for further manufacturing into smoking products.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
360%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify origin against U.S
• Note quotas (e.g
• Brazil 80,200 MT); exceedance shifts to higher duty rates
• Provide lab certification of sun-curing method and threshed processing to avoid misclassification as unprocessed
• Ensure documentation excludes Chapter 98 sample exemptions unless applicable; watch warehouse withdrawal limits