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
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
• 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